Big fuel price cuts expected after easing global oil supply fears
Cape Town – South African motorists are expected to receive significant fuel price cuts in June 2026, driven by... Read more
22 Jun
South Africa’s fuel supply and the Iran war: data black holes and low strategic stock put the country at risk
Rod Crompton, University of the Witwatersrand and Bruce Douglas Young, University of the Witwatersrand The supply of crude oil... Read more
3 Jun
Four killed in Kenya transport protests over rising fuel prices
Nairobi – Four Kenyans died and at least 30 were injured on Monday in fuel price protests triggered by... Read more
19 May
Here is why fuel prices are set to climb despite tax relief
Cape Town – South Africans are likely to face fuel price increases from early May, with petrol expected to... Read more
29 Apr
Africa faces 86 mn tonne fuel shortfall by 2040: AFC
Nairobi – The Iran war has exposed Africa’s vulnerability to fuel chokepoints and is heading for a 86 million... Read more
23 Apr
Oil edges higher despite extended US-Iran ceasefire
London – Oil prices edged higher Wednesday while Europe’s main stock markets eased on uncertainty surrounding the prospect of... Read more
22 Apr
Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil
Manila – Manila said Tuesday it was seeking US permission to buy more Russian crude, as the import-dependent Philippines... Read more
14 Apr
Fuel pain ahead: Motorists braced for sharp May price hikes amid global oil shock
Cape Town – South African motorists are expected to face another sharp fuel price increase in May 2026, with... Read more
7 Apr
Russia ‘glad’ oil shipment reached Cuba amid US blockade
Moscow – Russia is pleased that a shipment of its oil reached Cuba despite a de facto US blockade... Read more
30 Mar
TotalEnergies in court over offshore oil and gas drilling
Small-scale fishers from the West Coast picketed outside the Cape High Court on Monday. Photo: Liezl Human By Liezl... Read more
24 Mar
