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South Africa Faces Fuel Shortages Ahead of Price Hikes

4/1/2026

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South Africa faces fuel shortages as motorists rush ahead of price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict.
143 service stations ran out of diesel while 136 ran out of petrol.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a temporary fuel levy decrease.
Diesel prices will rise by 7.51 rand and gasoline by 3.06 rand.
Logistical delays have led to rationing at stations, while Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says supply remains stable.

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Story summary

South Africa faces fuel shortages as motorists rush ahead of price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict.
143 service stations ran out of diesel while 136 ran out of petrol.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a temporary fuel levy decrease.
Diesel prices will rise by 7.51 rand and gasoline by 3.06 rand.
Logistical delays have led to rationing at stations, while Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says supply remains stable.