RSF Operations and Oil Control: Implications for Global Markets

The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) control over Sudan’s Heglig oilfield has marked a pivotal shift in the region’s oil dynamics. As the RSF seeks to consolidate power, their grip on this vital resource presents far-reaching implications for global oil markets. The sudden change in control risks introducing volatility into supply lines from both Sudan and South Sudan, possibly driving significant changes in energy security worldwide.