
Wrong turn for petrol prices in South Africa
Fuel price recovery data for the second week of February shows that the pendulum has swung, and both petrol and diesel prices are now lined up for hikes in March.
FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2026, 23:28

Fuel price recovery data for the second week of February shows that the pendulum has swung, and both petrol and diesel prices are now lined up for hikes in March.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the developments with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa.