Rising oil prices and renewed conflict in the Middle East have complicated the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate decision this week, with investment experts warning that inflation risks remain elevated.

Escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf and rising oil prices have prompted economists to warn that the South African Reserve Bank may raise interest rates again later this week…

Sasol and Thungela jump as Brent crude tops $85 a barrel, with odds of Reserve Bank rate hike escalating, says Investec economist Lara Hodes