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Oil Sector Rebounds Following Infrastructure Repairs, but Diversification Calls Grow
As pipeline flows recover from regional disruptions, economic planners look toward agriculture and local manufacturing to buffer against external price volatility.
South Sudan’s economic outlook shows signs of output recovery as crude exports bounce back toward historical benchmarks following severe pipeline breakdowns in previous years. Because petroleum revenues account for over 80% of GDP and the vast majority of government revenue, the economic rebound offers temporary relief to public finances.
Moving Beyond the Petroleum Lifeline
Despite short-term GDP expansion driven by oil recovery, regional development banks continue to emphasize the dangers of single-sector reliance. Flash floods and trade volatility serve as constant reminders of the economy's vulnerability. Economists in Juba are pushing for targeted investments in agricultural trade corridors along the Nile Valley to build domestic resilience.
