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- South African motorists face persistent fuel price surge as war risk premiums and tax relief expiry loom
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Africa
The Bureau for Economic Research warns that South Africans should not expect fuel prices to return to pre-war levels during 2026 due to entrenched logistical constraints and high r...
- Fuel Price Surge Threatens South African Corporate Solvency as Logistics Costs Reach Inflection Point
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Last week’s massive fuel price hike, including a R7 per litre increase for diesel, has created an urgent insolvency risk for South African businesses. Legal experts warn that risin...
- Hong Kong Unveils HK$1.8 Billion Relief Package to Combat Surging Fuel Costs Amid Regional Conflict
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Asia
On April 9, the Hong Kong government announced a two-month emergency subsidy program to support the transport sector. The measures include a HK$3 per litre diesel subsidy for comme...
- Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Trigger Urgent Calls for South African Employers to Reinstate Remote Work Policies
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Amid the "largest supply disruption in history" caused by the Middle East conflict, South African fuel prices have hit record highs, with diesel jumping R7 per litre in April 2026....
- South African Motorists Warned Of Legal And Insurance Risks Following Massive Fuel Price Surges And Home Storage Hazards
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African Insurance Association has issued an urgent warning against storing fuel at residential properties following significant price hikes and nationwide shortages. Non...
- Zimbabwe Fuel Prices Rise to US$2.11 per Litre as Global Market Pressures Offset Government Diesel Tax Scrapping
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Zimbabwe's fuel regulator, ZERA, increased diesel prices to US$2.11 despite the Finance Ministry's removal of all taxes and levies. Officials state that a 33% surge in internationa...
- South African Government Announces Emergency 3 Rand Fuel Levy Cut to Buffer Record Price Hikes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced a temporary reduction of the general fuel levy by 3 rand per litre, effective April 1, 2026. This emergency intervention aims to mi...
- Nigeria’s Downstream Sector Braces For Q2 Stress Test Amid Global Supply Shocks And Dangote Refinery Milestone
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Energy analysts warn that Nigeria’s downstream oil sector faces a significant "stress test" in the second quarter of 2026. Despite a global energy crisis triggered by the closure o...
- Major Fuel Retailers Implement Consecutive Petrol Price Cuts Across Singapore Amid Volatile Middle East Oil Market Fluctuations
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Asia
Leading fuel providers including Esso, Sinopec, Caltex, and SPC have reduced petrol prices by five cents per liter for the second day in a row. While petrol costs are easing, the d...
- South African Fuel Prices Project Near Four Rand Spike Amid Middle East Escalation And April Tax Hikes
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Motorists face a significant financial shock in April as global oil prices surge above 100 dollars following the launch of Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East. Compounding marke...
- South African government announces fuel price increases for March as Middle East volatility impacts energy markets
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed that fuel prices will increase across South Africa starting Wednesday, March 4, 2026. While the South African rand s...