### [2026-10-21](/feed/2026/10/21/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war fuel crisis
# South Africa cuts fuel levies by R3.00 (US$0.18) per litre of diesel and R1.50 ($0.09) per litre of petrol from November 4 to December 1 after fuel prices reach record highs. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP](https://www.afp.com/en/south-africa-eases-fuel-pain-growth-slows)

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