South Africa Raises Petrol Prices as Global Oil Tops $100 and Fuel Levy Relief Is Rolled Back
South Africa Faces Higher Fuel Costs as Oil Prices Surge and Government Scales Back Relief Measures South Africa is set to face higher fuel costs as global oil prices climb above $100 per barrel and government support measures are scaled back, increasing pressure on households and businesses in the country’s already strained economy. From June 3, petrol prices will rise by R1.43 per litre, according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). The
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