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The April fuel cliff: Why South Africa’s policy paralysis costs us more than the Middle East war
On 1 April 2026, South African consumers will face a devastating economic reckoning. The latest projections indicate a historic fuel price surge, with diesel set to rise by more than R8 per litre and petrol by more than R5 per litre. While the immediate trigger is the escalating conflict in the Middle East and a…