On 6 May, diesel will hit a record R32.30 in South Africa, marking a sharp turn in the country’s cost outlook for 2026.
What had started as a year of relative stability for fuel prices has shifted quickly, with rising diesel costs now feeding into transport and food prices. Petrol is also edging closer to previous highs, while global pressures on energy supply continue to create uncertainty.
The impact is expected to be felt most by households already under strain, especially as winter approaches and the cost of essentials rises.
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