SA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994 on Middle East conflict
As South Africans were hit with record fuel prices from Wednesday, paying over R30 for a litre of petrol and over R33 for diesel, the economic impact of the war in the Strait of Hormuz is showing up in the country’s soaring import bill.
Zimbabwe fuel prices rise above US$2
Zimbabwe’s energy regulator has increased fuel prices to US$2.08 for diesel (50) and US$2.06 for petrol (E20) per litre, as crude oil costs surge driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East and major shipping disruptions.
Transport companies sound alarm on skyrocketing fuel prices amid Iran war
Diesel prices have surged more than 70% from a year ago, which analysts attribute to the supply shock from the U.S. war with Iran.
Zimbabwe H1 fuel consumption rises 14.5% on strong diesel demand
Zimbabwe’s fuel consumption rose by 14.5 percent in the first half of 2026, driven mostly by higher diesel demand.
Zimbabwe ranked among African countries with the highest diesel prices in July 2026
Rising diesel costs are a real danger to economic growth in many African countries, not merely a burden for motorists.
Zimbabwe fuel prices go up
Zimbabwe’s energy regulator has increased fuel prices to US$1.95 per litre for diesel (50), from US$1.87, and US$1.96 for petrol (E20) – up three cents, as escalating conflicts and Middle East tensions continue to disrupt transit routes and global crude supplies.
Brent oil nears $100 on supply fears
Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on tankers in the Red Sea opened a new front in the Middle East conflict, while President Donald Trump threatened to extend US strikes on Iran.
US gas price back $4
The average price US drivers pay for a gallon of gas has hit $4, as fighting between the United States and Iran intensified, further disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Zimbabwe fuel prices drop further
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has lowered fuel prices again to US$1.87 per litre from US$1.99 for diesel (50) and US$1.93 per litre for blend (E20) from US$1.98.
Trump says fuel companies should lower prices
President Donald Trump slammed gasoline retailers for failing to lower prices for Americans.