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Mineral & petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe. Picture:

Mantashe aims for 60-day strategic fuel reserve buffer against shocks

Government seeks larger petroleum stockpile as geopolitical risks intensify

Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe.

Official visit to Strait of Hormuz on the cards, says Gwede Mantashe

Mineral and petroleum resources minister wants first-hand knowledge of the situation

Diesel users can look forward to lower prices in June. Picture:

What you can expect to pay for fuel in June

South African motorists could see some relief at the pumps in June, with diesel prices projected to decline sharply despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Petrol prices, however, are expected to rise.

Dangote CEO Aliko Dangote in Paris, France, on May 13 2024. Picture:

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote targets new refinery in Kenya

East African countries discussing a joint refinery, says Africa’s richest man

A fuel attendee fills up a car.

Fuel prices to hit new highs in May

From Wednesday, all grades of petrol and diesel see major increases

Motorists are set for further relief with the reduction in the fuel levy for petrol extended to June 2, while the surcharge for diesel will be temporarily halted.

Govt extends fuel reduction levy on petrol, cuts diesel surcharge to zero

Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions

A committee is expected to present proposed relief measures to the government of national unity at an ordinary meeting on Wednesday.

Cabinet to weigh further fuel relief to ease looming cost of living spike

Gwede Mantashe 'will continue to review fuel pricing' after suspension of fuel levy

Some motorists have been bulk buying fuel.

Government cuts general fuel levy by R3 hours before steep monthly price hikes

Relief will last until May 5

A Prasa train.

Prasa talks rail revival as fuel price hikes ‘highlight need for better public transport’

Private vehicle owners face steep price hikes.