South Africa: Paraffin Price Jump Hits Poor Families Hard This Winter

South Africa: Paraffin Price Jump Hits Poor Families Hard This Winter

Inland paraffin prices reached R28.43 a litre on Wednesday after a war involving the United States and Iran pushed costs up. Families who use paraffin for heating and cooking now have to choose between buying fuel, food or paying for school.

Motorist was frustrated by long queues ahead of petrol price hike in SA

A South African motorist’s viral video showed frustration at long queues before a petrol price hike as fuel costs continue to rise due to Iran's war with the US.

South African City Hit By Fuel Price Hike

South African city hit by fuel price hike As global tensions continue to disrupt oil supplies, countries across Africa are once again feeling the squeeze from rising fuel costs, highlighting the continent’s heavy reliance on imported energy and its vulnerability to external shocks. In South Africa, drivers are preparing for another fuel price increase set to take effect News Agency of Nigeria

Fuel Shock Rocks South Africa: Prices...

South African motorists are bracing for pain at the pump after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced steep fuel price hikes effective 6 May 2026. Petrol is set to jump by around R3.27 per litre, while diesel faces an even sharper R6.19 increase per litre—among the largest adjustments in recent memory. The culprit? […]

Diesel Jumps Over R6 In May Fuel Price Hike As War Hits SA Pumps

South African motorists and truckers are in for another heavy knock this May, with massive fuel price increases kicking in from Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The latest adjustment, announced by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, shows sharp hikes across petrol, diesel, and paraffin, driven by global conflict and market pressure. Petrol will climb by R3.27 per litre, while diesel takes a serious hit with an increase of R6.19 per litre at…