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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
April 1, 2026
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South Africa announces sharp fuel price hikes amid global oil surge
According to the department, the price of petrol 93 and petrol 95 will increase by 3.06 rand per liter, while diesel will rise by between 7.37 rand and 7.51 rand per liter. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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South Africa has announced significant fuel price hikes effective midnight, with petrol and diesel set to rise sharply due to escalating global oil prices and a weakening rand.
- Petrol prices will increase by 3.06 rand (approx. $0.18) per liter, and diesel by 7.37 to 7.51 rand per liter.
- The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources attributed the increases to a surge in international crude oil prices, driven by tensions between the United States and Iran.
- To offer temporary relief, a 3 rand per liter reduction in the general fuel levy for April has been implemented.
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