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Mineral & petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture:

Mantashe wants oil firms to stockpile 21 days of fuel, at their cost

Petroleum resources minister warns the economy will lose R1bn a day if SA runs out of fuel

The government is expected to announce a reduction in fuel prices this week. Picture:

Inflation data a guide on next rate call

Oil price swings and global tensions cloud South Africa's inflation forecasts

The latest agribusiness confidence index shows that the sector is worried about the effect of the Middle East war on energy and fertiliser prices. Picture:

What spooked SA’s farmers?

Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertiliser prices for farmers

Mineral & petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture:

Mantashe aims for 60-day strategic fuel reserve buffer against shocks

Government seeks larger petroleum stockpile as geopolitical risks intensify

Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe.

Official visit to Strait of Hormuz on the cards, says Gwede Mantashe

Mineral and petroleum resources minister wants first-hand knowledge of the situation

Diesel users can look forward to lower prices in June. Picture:

What you can expect to pay for fuel in June

South African motorists could see some relief at the pumps in June, with diesel prices projected to decline sharply despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Petrol prices, however, are expected to rise.

Dangote CEO Aliko Dangote in Paris, France, on May 13 2024. Picture:

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote targets new refinery in Kenya

East African countries discussing a joint refinery, says Africa’s richest man

A fuel attendee fills up a car.

Fuel prices to hit new highs in May

From Wednesday, all grades of petrol and diesel see major increases

Motorists are set for further relief with the reduction in the fuel levy for petrol extended to June 2, while the surcharge for diesel will be temporarily halted.

Govt extends fuel reduction levy on petrol, cuts diesel surcharge to zero

Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions

Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe reassures parliament that despite rising pump prices, South Africa's fuel supply remains secure.

Fuel supply not at risk due to good terms with Iran, Mantashe says

Minister Mantashe says SA’s fuel supply is stable due to good relations with Iran