South Africa’s fuel prices are influenced by global oil prices, exchange rates, and local transport costs, taxes, and regulations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to mitigate the impact of a fuel price increase set for 1 April, as South Africa braces for what could be…
Consumers have reacted strongly to rising diesel prices, anticipating further increases in April, despite no official announcement yet.
South Africa’s agricultural sector is facing critical diesel supply disruptions at retail level, despite national fuel stocks remaining stable.
Geopolitical conflicts have surged oil prices, triggered inflation fears, and intensified market volatility, impacting investors worldwide and highlighting the dollar’s strength.
Geopolitical tensions are raising oil prices, prompting concerns of a new oil crisis, though experts suggest it’s premature to classify it as such.
Civil rights organisation AfriForum has called on finance minister Enoch Godongwana to implement a fuel levy decrease rather than proceed with planned increases.
Motorists are facing a nightmare outlook for April, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund indicating steep hikes for petrol and diesel.
The Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply shock in history, with prices spiking above $100 a barrel.
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Wednesday as the escalating Middle East conflict triggered widespread disruptions to global energy markets and prompted emergency responses from governments worldwide.