CODETA announces taxi fare increase as fuel hikes squeeze operators across South Africa
- News24, South Africa - 8 May 2026, 18:00

... during this time." The announcement reflects growing pressure within South Africa's public transport sector, where taxi operators rely heavily on fuel as their primary operating cost. With recent sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, many operators say their profit margins have been severely eroded, making fare adjustments unavoidable. South Africa has experienced steep fuel price increases in 2026, driven ...
Dirty diesel warning in South Africa: The signs your fuel could be contaminated
- InBound SA, South Africa - 7 May 2026, 09:00

... is becoming increasingly widespread, particularly as diesel prices remain under pressure following global oil market instability. According to Daily Investor, illegal diesel blending operations are becoming more sophisticated, with authorities uncovering multiple suspected illicit fuel depots across South Africa. ALSO READ: Fuel price May 2026: 10 ways to save fuel now Jet fuel price increase in South Africa pushes flight ...
Jet fuel price increase in South Africa pushes flight costs higher
- InBound SA, South Africa - 5 May 2026, 11:00

... fuel prices persist, this could slow travel growth across South Africa. What this means The jet fuel crisis is reshaping air travel in South Africa. Flights are becoming more expensive, less flexible and more dependent on global energy markets. For travellers, planning ahead is now essential. Why this matters Air travel is a key part of South Africa's economy. Rising ...
South Africa's airports facing jet fuel crisis
- Daily Investor, South Africa - 2 May 2026, 08:00

... Concerns are being raised about the long-term effects of the war in the Middle East on South Africa's supply of jet fuel and its associated costs. Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February 2026, the price of Jet A1 fuel in South Africa has risen by around R8 per litre to almost R30 per litre. Since ...
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts to cushion Iran war impact
- Club Of Mozambique, Mozambique - 29 April 2026, 11:00

... FILE - Cars queue at a Shell petrol station after the government announced reducing its fuel levy for a month to stop fuel prices rising even further, in Johannesburg, South Africa, March 31, 2026. [File photo: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko] South Africa said on Tuesday that it would extend fuel tax cuts for another two months to cushion the impact of the ...
South Africa misses pivotal climate conference in Colombia on fossil fuel transition
- Independent on Saturday, South Africa - 28 April 2026, 10:00

... associated with the fossil fuel transition. Independent modelling by many groups, among them South Africa's Presidential Climate Commission, show that decarbonising the economy is South Africa's best potential development pathway, supporting increased employment in the energy sector, reduced environmental impacts, and improved access to global markets. James Reeler is the senior climate specialist at WWF South Africa. Image: Supplied In ...
Jet fuel crunch may ground regional flights in South Africa
- Mossel Bay Advertiser, South Africa - 26 April 2026, 10:00

... needs transparency on fuel stocks, deliveries and the possible release of strategic reserves. However, there has been some reassurance locally. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) said earlier this month that jet fuel supplies in South Africa remain stable, suggesting that the immediate risk may be more acute in other parts of the region. Munetsi said air transport remains critical for ...
South Africa's fuel imports from the U.S. hit 165,000 tons following Middle East supply disruptions
- Business Insider Africa - 26 April 2026, 09:00

... South Africa is ramping up fuel imports from the United States as instability in Middle East supply routes continues to disrupt traditional energy flows and lift global costs. South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the US due to disruptions and higher costs in Middle Eastern supply routes. This marks a significant shift from South Africa's traditional reliance on Gulf ...
R9-per-litre fuel surcharge for South Africa's petrol stations, a big recovery for petrol prices, and a new R4.2-billion bridge
- TopAuto, South Africa - 24 April 2026, 22:00

... the General Fuel Levy (GFL) for petrol and diesel for much longer. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana recently noted that the country is ultimately a price-taker in oil markets and that there is little room to cushion motorists. Citigroup's chief economist for South Africa, Gina Schoeman, noted that South Africa has enough fiscal space to extend the GFL cut by two ...
Fuel shock drives South Africa's fastest EV shift yet
- Automotive Business Review, South Africa - 24 April 2026, 13:00

... to debate the future of electromobility, new data fromAutoTrader shows that South Africa is undergoing its own rapid and unexpected transition. Rising fuel prices, lower electric vehicle (EV) prices and improving product availability are driving a fundamental change in local consumer behaviour. For years, South Africa appeared to be trailing international markets in adopting new-energy vehicles (NEVs). That perception is ...
Global Shocks, Climate Risks and Economic Realities Reshape South Africa's Agricultural Outlook
- FANews, South Africa - 11 May 2026, 11:00

... Global geopolitical tensions, higher energy prices and climate risks are increasingly shaping South Africa's agricultural outlook after several strong years for the sector Rising fuel and fertiliser costs are emerging as the main pressure points, squeezing farm margins and increasing uncertainty for producers and agribusinesses South Africa remains vulnerable mainly through higher prices rather than supply shortages, with inflation and ...
5 most powerful double-cab bakkies in SA (2026)
- Cars.co.za, South Africa - 11 May 2026, 10:00

... R1 099 000 Fuel consumption (claimed): 9.7 L/100 km Payload: not listed Braked towing capacity: 3 500 kg Find a VW Amarok on Cars.co.za Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Which double-cab bakkie is currently the most powerful in South Africa? A: The BYD Shark 6 Premium AWD holds the title of South Africa's most powerful bakkie as of May 2026. ...
RICHARD HALSEY | Batteries are booming, so why is SA betting on gas?
- Business Day, South Africa - 11 May 2026, 06:00

... skyrocketing after attacks on Qatari export facilities, South Africa's energy strategy is facing a moment of truth. Why are we betting our future on volatile, imported gas when batteries, in combination with renewables, can cover much of South Africa's electricity supply? These technologies do not need a continual supply of fuel and are not subject to the kind of price ...
Can Johannesburg become the country's much-needed economic wake-up call?
- Sunday World, South Africa - 10 May 2026, 21:00

... expand. No economy can sustainably grow while institutional instability and financial mismanagement dominate the investment environment. At the same time, South Africa now faces mounting external economic pressure. Middle East tensions continue driving volatility in oil markets. Fuel costs remain elevated. The rand remains vulnerable. Inflationary pressure continues building beneath the surface. This is precisely the moment when South Africa ...
Government watching R17 billion vanish into thin air
- Daily Investor, South Africa - 10 May 2026, 16:00

... diesel. The Basic Fuel Price is calculated by combining the international price of oil and the rand-dollar exchange rate. It is effectively the cost South Africa pays to import fuel into the country. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana cut the GFL by R3 in April to soften the blow of rising fuel prices on South Africa. He has since extended the ...
AGRI NEWS NET- WEEKEND NEWS RUSH Summary of the Week News 10th May 2026
- FarmingPortal, South Africa - 10 May 2026, 13:00

... -Welcome to our world- the real world of Farming and Agriculture in South Africa- Local and International news- (Farmingportal.-162,000 hits per minute) South Africa is currently experiencing a serious jet fuel supply and price crisis, driven by global oil market volatility and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Airlines are facing sharply higher costs, with Jet A-1 prices rising ...
XENOPHOBIA: S/Africa should pay compensation - Amb. Olumoko
- Vanguard, Nigeria - 10 May 2026, 05:00

... role should bilateral relations play in addressing economic grievances that fuel anti-immigrant sentiment? Bilateral relations play a crucial role in addressing anti-immigrant sentiments, particularly as it relates to South Africa. Of course, your readers will recall the gargantuan role Nigeria and Nigerians played in the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa. Nigeria was estimated to have expended over $60 billion in ...
South Africans forced to pay R300 to government every time they fill up at a petrol station
- BusinessTech, South Africa - 9 May 2026, 14:00

... roughly R45 billion annually through fuel levies. Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts has already described the fund as effectively insolvent. Motorists currently contribute R2.25 per litre to the RAF, even as the claims backlog has reportedly exceeded 440,000 cases. Alexanderson said the fuel crisis reflects broader structural failures within South Africa's economy. "South Africa's fuel crisis is also being ...
Fueling crime and financial strain: How rising petrol prices impact South Africa
- Cape Argus, South Africa - 9 May 2026, 07:00

... must protect jobs and support workers through retrenchment moratoriums. Protecting households and workers must be the cornerstone of South Africa's response to global instability." Environmental justice organisation The Green Connection said the fuel crisis should also be viewed as an opportunity for South Africa to rethink its dependence on fossil fuels. Spokesperson Maria Welcome said rising petrol prices highlighted the ...
Airlink looking for 82 passengers, Chery's newest car brand, and the official petrol price for May
- TopAuto, South Africa - 8 May 2026, 22:00

... warned that this is a growing issue in South Africa, with hundreds of petrol stations involved in adulterating fuel. Chery has officially unveiled Freelander, a new car brand that is almost certainly coming to South Africa. Freelander is a nameplate that dates back to the 1990s. However, the brand has been revived as a collaboration between Chery and Jaguar Land ...