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…
South Africa’s fuel crisis threatens economic recovery with significant price hikes, causing panic buying and concerns among businesses and consumers.
Consumers have reacted strongly to rising diesel prices, anticipating further increases in April, despite no official announcement yet.
South Africa is facing fuel shortages amid rising oil prices, with concerns over reserve transparency and potential economic impact on consumers.
Motorists are facing a nightmare outlook for April, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund indicating steep hikes for petrol and diesel.
Fuel prices will increase from March 3, with diesel rising by up to 65c per litre, attributed to higher crude oil prices and currency fluctuations.
SA fuel prices plummet from 7 January 2026: Petrol 95 drops 66c/l, diesel falls up to 150c/l, bringing lowest prices since 2022.
South Africans are bracing for another blow to their wallets as fuel prices are set to increase across the board next week.
Motorists are in for welcome relief at the pumps next month, with the latest fuel recovery data indicating substantial price cuts across petrol and diesel.