[Scrolla] At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps from Durban to Cape Town.
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[Scrolla] Iran shut a key oil shipping route, sending global fuel prices climbing and pushing up food costs for South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are both losing sleep over the coming April fuel a...
[Scrolla] Botswana currently charges about R19.27 a litre for petrol, far cheaper than South Africa's expected April inland price of R25.92. Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly said refuelling in Botswana is legal if drivers stick to their vehic...
[Scrolla] Minister Gwede Mantashe says South Africa's fuel supply is safe despite the US, Israel and Iran war causing panic worldwide. Petrol and diesel prices are expected to jump on 1 April, with diesel rising set to go up R9.50 a litre.
[Scrolla] Farmers across the Western Cape cannot get enough diesel to plant their crops after the US and Israel bombed Iran. From 1 April, diesel prices could jump by up to R9.50 per litre, putting South African food production at risk.
[Scrolla] South Africa is in talks with Nigeria for a 12-month fuel deal as countries rush to get supply during global shortages. Most fuel used in southern Africa comes from the Middle East, making South Africa vulnerable when supply problems hit gl...
[Scrolla] South Africa is in talks with Nigeria for a 12-month fuel deal as countries rush to get supply during global shortages. Most fuel used in southern Africa comes from the Middle East, making South Africa vulnerable when supply problems hit gl...
[Scrolla] A shipping source says Engen cut back on fuel supplies to Gqeberha and Durban because of the Middle East conflict disrupting shipping routes. Big fuel price increases are expected in April 2026, with petrol going up by R2.78 and diesel by R...
[Scrolla] South African drivers could face petrol increases of up to R8 per litre in April after the rand price of Brent crude oil jumped sharply in one week. Analysts warn oil prices could climb above 100 dollars per barrel as conflict near the Stra...
