Over the past two months, petrol prices have surged by R6.29 per litre and diesel by a staggering R12.60 per litre, a direct consequence of chaos in global oil markets triggered by the US-Iran war that erupted on 28 February 2026. The conflict's most economically damaging consequence has been the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (the narrow waterway through which 20% of the world's oil supply normally flows).

South Africa’s economy faces renewed pressure after the IIF downgraded growth forecasts, warning that rising oil prices and Middle East tensions could push inflation higher and…

South Africa’s inflation climbed to a 20-month high in April as the Iran conflict pushed fuel and transport costs sharply higher across...

As South Africa faces record petrol prices and rising levies, what does this mean for households and the economy? Explore the potential impact on interest rates and everyday…

South Africa faces a troubling surge in inflation, primarily driven by soaring fuel prices.

Over the past two months, petrol prices have surged by R6.29 per litre and diesel by a staggering R12.60 per litre, a direct consequence of chaos in global oil markets triggered…