A peace agreement between the US and Iran could significantly boost South Africa's economy, with economists predicting lower fuel prices, reduced inflation, and less pressure on interest rates. As stability returns to the Middle East, South Africans may finally see relief from rising living costs.

Rand and gold gain as bond yields fall after Trump announces preliminary pact

The US and Iran are set to sign the agreement on Friday, with oil prices already falling off the back of hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen

Oil prices are easing on hopes of a US-Iran truce, but South African motorists shouldn’t expect fuel prices to return to early-2026 levels soon. Here's why:

Tanzanians could begin seeing relief from soaring fuel and transport costs following a memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of…

A peace agreement between the US and Iran could significantly boost South Africa's economy, with economists predicting lower fuel prices, reduced inflation, and less pressure on…

Falling global oil prices and a stronger rand are improving the inflation outlook, although debt experts warn consumers may wait months before seeing meaningful financial relief.

A potential peace agreement between the US and Iran could become a catalyst for global financial markets, though it may take months for the global energy market to stabilise, say…

As international tensions ease and fuel prices begin to fall, South African consumers are poised to receive much-needed relief at the petrol pumps.