Great news about petrol, diesel as US-Iran reach deal
The US and Iran said they reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, halting a war that killed thousands of people and setting the stage for 60 days of negotiations on the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Zim holds fuel prices steady
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has held fuel prices steady in its latest review, with blended petrol (E20) remaining at US$2.08 per litre and diesel (50) at US$2.09 cents.
South Africa hikes fuel prices sharply as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply
Petrol prices will rise by $0.19 (R3.27) per litre, while diesel will jump more sharply by $0.37 (R6.19) per litre.
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Geopolitical instability has translated into sharp diesel price surges, with rises of up to 30-70 percent in certain nations.
Ethiopia bans petrol and diesel cars
Ethiopia has expanded its fuel-powered vehicle ban to include diesel and gas trucks as part of climate-driven reforms.
Oil prices rise as Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire nears expiration
Brent crude, the international benchmark, is up about 7 percent to $96.88, after settling on Friday at its lowest level since March 10 on news Iran would reopen the strait. US crude was up 7 percent to $90.33.
If the war’s over, when does everything go back to normal?
If the war is actually ending, the logical question from anyone who has filled a gas tank over the past month is: When will prices return to where they were before the war?
Zambia temporarily suspends duty, VAT on fuel
Petrol now costs about US$1.42 per litre, while diesel is around US$1.56 in the country.
Zim fuel prices rise as global cost pressures mount
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) attributed the price adjustments to mounting global cost pressures, while underscoring that recent government interventions have prevented even sharper increases.
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Libya, Angola, and Sudan maintained stable diesel prices, showing no month-on-month change.