South Africa announces sharp fuel price hikes amid global oil surge

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.

Fuel price anxiety rises as EPRA set to announce new rates amid shortage and reserve concerns

Gachagua Defends Energy Officials in Fuel Scandal, Cites Global Crisis and Price Control Efforts

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended senior energy officials implicated in a fuel scandal, suggesting their actions aimed to shield Kenyans from global price hikes fueled by the Iran crisis.

EPRA Takes Action Against Oil Marketers Amid Fuel Price Hikes and Shortages

Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is threatening penalties, including fines and imprisonment, against oil marketers accused of hoarding fuel and inflating prices amidst an artificial shortage.

State Announces Arrival of Fuel Shipments, Addresses New April Pump Prices

Kenya has secured a new fuel shipment, with government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura assuring motorists that prices will remain stable throughout April. The country has already received its consignment for the month, ensuring sufficient supply.

Tanzania raises fuel price caps amid global supply disruptions

Tanzania's energy regulator, EWURA, has announced new, higher cap prices for petroleum products effective April 1. These adjustments are primarily due to escalating global supply disruptions stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.