Nelson Mandela Bay Faces Fuel Crisis: Shortages, Queues, and Price Hikes
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Fuel Crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay: Shortages, Queues, and Price Hikes
Petroleum companies are releasing less fuel due to Gulf war fallout, causing gas stations to run dry and drivers to face long queues and steeper prices. Suppliers have implemented rationing, limiting sales and curbing panic buying. Surcharges have increased costs, with petrol prices rising by over four rand per liter. Local fuel distributor Johan du Plessis reports that the issues began earlier this month, affecting transport and fishing businesses. Mineral resources minister Gwede Mantashe announced big price hikes on April first, but the government is working with industry to maintain supplies without tapping reserves. Opposition figures raise concerns about South Africas fuel reserve and potential economic damage. Sasol reports delivering six million liters monthly to the Eastern Cape, without Middle East imports. As talks continue, drivers in the region brace for more uncertainty.
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