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Ramaphosa warns of global economic impact as Middle East conflict deepens

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and fuel economic uncertainty. "It should lead to a negotiated settlement, and we are hopeful that there will be a negotiated settlement that will bring this nightmare to an end, and we want it sooner rather than later. In […]

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Government cuts fuel levy by R3 per litre ahead of fuel hike

Government has cut the fuel levy by  R3 per litre as a temporary relief measure ahead of Wednesday's fuel price hike. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, says this will reduce the general fuel levy for petrol from R4.10 per litre to R1.10, and for diesel from R3.93 per litre to R0.93, from tomorrow until 5 May. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has pushed […]

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SA braces for tough times as fuel price hikes loom

Some South Africans say they are bracing for tough times as looming fuel price hikes threaten to squeeze already stretched household budgets. This comes as the country faces sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, with potentially serious implications for the broader economy, including knock-on effect on food prices and transport costs. Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to petrol price increases of between R5.31 for 93 unleaded […]

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SA assures stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

  Government has reassured South Africans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says fuel shipments for March and early April were secured in advance and are already being delivered. However, global oil prices have risen above 100 dollars per barrel and are expected to place upward pressure on domestic fuel costs. "As a net […]

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