South Africa: Fuel Price Shock Will Be Felt At the Dinner Table

AllAfrica Global Media · 2026-10-09T12:30:35.000Z · Business

[groundWork] South Africa's latest fuel price increase is not simply a problem for motorists. It is another escalation of the cost-of-living crisis that is already forcing working-class households to make impossible choices between food, transport, electricity and other basic needs. From Wednesday, 7 October, petrol increased by more than R3 a litre, while diesel escalated by R3.24 a litre. The increase comes as households are already struggling to afford food. The latest figures from the Pietermaritzburg Economic

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