Business

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

Lisette IJssel de Schepper, Stellenbosch University It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the... Read more

24 May

Business

CEF data shows major diesel drop, minor petrol rise

Cape Town – South African motorists could see some relief at the pumps in June 2026, with mid-month data... Read more

18 May

Business

Godongwana hints at possible extension of fuel levy cut

Cape Town – The South African government is considering extending its temporary fuel levy cut beyond the original April... Read more

21 Apr

Countries

Foreign nationals arrested in Kimberley diesel haul

Kimberley — South African Police Service (SAPS) members acting on intelligence intercepted a silver bakkie on the N12 highway... Read more

10 Apr

Business

SA court orders Eskom to disclose R70bn coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters

Felix Dube, University of Venda South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility... Read more

8 Apr

Business

April fuel shock: Diesel could jump nearly R9 per litre

Cape Town – Global energy markets are under pressure as escalating conflict in the Middle East drives oil prices... Read more

23 Mar

Business

Diesel reliance drops 59% as Eskom strengthens SA’s electricity supply

Johannesburg – Eskom’s sustained improvements in power generation are easing pressure on South Africa’s electricity grid and sharply reducing... Read more

21 Mar

Business

Petrol and diesel price hike: What you’ll pay this Wednesday

Cape Town – December fuel prices in South Africa are expected to rise due to higher international oil prices,... Read more

28 Nov, 2025

Business

Fuel relief incoming — diesel drops 52c, petrol nudges down in September

 Cape Town – South Africans are set to see slightly lower fuel prices in September, offering some relief amid... Read more

26 Aug, 2025

Business

WATCH | Billions in diesel keep lights on: Eskom confident no load shedding this winter

Cape Town – Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has updated the nation on the state of... Read more

13 Aug, 2025