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MIDDLE EAST SPILLOVER: Don’t call it a fuel crisis, but prepare to pay

ABI Analysis · South Africa energy Sentiment: -0.75 (very_negative) · 19/03/2026
Despite government assurances, South Africa’s fuel supply is strained due to the Middle East conflict, resulting in shortages and soaring prices that threaten agricultural yields.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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