South African motorists face record fuel prices in October as Middle East tensions push oil towards $110 a barrel, putting further pressure on household budgets and the wider economy.

South African motorists could face record petrol prices in October as oil hovers near $100 a barrel, with early data pointing to increases of up to R2 per litre.

South Africa expects record fuel prices due to rising global oil prices from Middle East tensions. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 10.5.