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President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly warned South Africans that petrol and diesel prices would increase from April 1, 2026, citing global conflicts as the primary driver¹².
Speaking at the closing of the Limpopo ANC's 11th provincial conference, Ramaphosa stated: "By 1st of April, we're going to see prices of petrol and diesel going up, driven largely by the conflict that is going on"².
He attributed the increases to geopolitical tensions, specifically mentioning "the war in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe" as key factors affecting energy costs².
Ramaphosa directed government ministers to urgently find solutions and admitted he was "not sleeping at all because of this challenge" facing ordinary South Africans².
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources subsequently confirmed the fuel price increases on March 31, 2026, with petrol rising by R3.06 per litre and diesel by up to R7.51 per litre³.

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