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Fuel shortage panic: Debunking myths in SA

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Alright, let’s clear the air, because there’s been a lot of panic around a possible fuel shortage. Here’s what you actually need to know. Last week, Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has urged South Africans not to panic. Despite global tensions and conflict in the Middle East, he says fuel shipments to South Africa are still moving, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, without disruption.

So myth number one: we are running out of fuel, not true, at least in the immediate term.

Government says supply remains stable for now. However, here’s where it gets real… while supply might be steady, prices are a different story. With global oil markets under pressure, South Africans could still face significant fuel price hikes in the coming days.

If you missed it live and want to listen to the other myths we busted, listen in!
30 Mar English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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