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The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

Coal, Oil & Gas

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 3 days

Mining

Gold Fields anticipates a cost spike as Iran war drives up fuel price

7 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

Fuel & Energy

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

As SA diesel prices skyrocket, solar and storage emerge as heroes

Nigel Sun 21 Apr 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa's fuel price mechanism to receive a major overhaul

8 Apr 2026

April fuel shock: Petrol, diesel prices announced

Fuel & Energy

April fuel shock: Petrol, diesel prices announced

31 Mar 2026

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Economy

How Iran conflict has forced Sarb's hand on repo rate

John Loos 27 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

World markets reverse course, stocks rally as Trump postpones Iran military strikes

Dhara Ranasinghe 23 Mar 2026

Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

Economy

Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets

Prof Precious Mncayi-Makhanya and Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 11 Mar 2026

South Africa's fuel supply secure despite global tensions, says government

Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa's fuel supply secure despite global tensions, says government

11 Mar 2026

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Paul Makube 26 Jan 2026

The price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas will decrease from Wednesday this week (Image source: © 123rf )

Fuel & Energy

November price decrease for petrol and diesel

4 Nov 2025

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Markets & Investment

Oil price hits 5-month low following Trump's tariff threats

Erwin Seba 13 Oct 2025

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Mining

South Africa’s mining input cost index stays at “historic lows”

6 Oct 2025

Mixed bag as petrol increases slightly, diesel on the downturn

Fuel & Energy

Mixed bag as petrol increases slightly, diesel on the downturn

30 Sep 2025

Motorists to pay less as petrol, diesel prices cut

Fuel & Energy

Motorists to pay less as petrol, diesel prices cut

2 Sep 2025

Fuel prices set to decrease for August 2025

Fuel & Energy

Fuel prices set to decrease for August 2025

5 Aug 2025

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

Fuel & Energy

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

2 Jul 2025

Fuel prices decrease from Wednesday

Fuel & Energy

Fuel prices decrease from Wednesday

3 Jun 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Markets & Investment

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 May 2025

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

Fuel & Energy

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

5 May 2025

Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down

Fuel & Energy

Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down

1 Apr 2025

Miniatures of oil barrels and a rising stock graph are seen in this illustration. Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

Coal, Oil & Gas

Oil price spikes after Trump cancels Chevron Venezuela licence

Stephanie Kelly 28 Feb 2025

Source: © 123rf The fuel prices for January 2025 will be adjusted with increases for Petrol 93, Petrol 95 and for diesel

Fuel & Energy

SA welcomes in 2025 with petrol and diesel increases

29 Dec 2024

Consumers brace for higher petrol prices in December

Fuel & Energy

Consumers brace for higher petrol prices in December

4 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Asia stocks sputter as focus shifts to China stimulus

Kevin Buckland 8 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil falls on stock build, firm dollar as Trump win projected

Emily Chow 6 Nov 2024

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Fuel & Energy

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Lindsey Schutters 4 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

US 10-year Treasury yield hits 4%, keeps equity bulls in check

Alun John and Kevin Buckland 7 Oct 2024

Big decrease in petrol, diesel prices starting October

Fuel & Energy

Big decrease in petrol, diesel prices starting October

30 Sep 2024

South African motorists get welcome relief at the pumps.

Fuel & Energy

South Africans rejoice at fourth fuel price drop

3 Sep 2024

August brings fuel price relief for South African motorists

Fuel & Energy

August brings fuel price relief for South African motorists

5 Aug 2024

Good news for motorists as fuel prices decrease

Fuel & Energy

Good news for motorists as fuel prices decrease

3 Jul 2024

2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Lebo Ramolahloane, vice chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association

Energy

Fuel price drop brings winter cheer to families and retailers

4 Jun 2024

Good news for motorists as fuel prices drop in June 2024

Fuel & Energy

Good news for motorists as fuel prices drop in June 2024

4 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

Coal, Oil & Gas

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

Petrol price set to decrease by R1.78

Fuel & Energy

Petrol price set to decrease by R1.78

30 Oct 2023

Source: Sergio Sousa/Pexels

Energy

Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday

30 Oct 2023

Economy

Israel-Gaza conflict: Oil prices surge amidst regional unrest

Izak Odendaal 16 Oct 2023

Farmers face profit margin compression following a further surge in fuel prices

Agriculture

Farmers face profit margin compression following a further surge in fuel prices

Paul Makube 4 Oct 2023

A massive diesel price hike reintroduces cost pressures at the onset of the new agriculture season

Agriculture

A massive diesel price hike reintroduces cost pressures at the onset of the new agriculture season

Paul Makube 11 Sep 2023

Fuel price set to decrease. Source: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash

Fuel & Energy

Petrol, diesel prices to increase from Wednesday

1 Aug 2023

Fuel price increases announced for March 2023

Fuel & Energy

Fuel price increases announced for March 2023

1 Mar 2023

Fuel price adjustments announced for Feb 2023

Fuel & Energy

Fuel price adjustments announced for Feb 2023

31 Jan 2023

Markets & Investment

Projections for 2024 point to marked increase in demand for Brent crude oil

Andre Cilliers 12 Jan 2023