Further fuel price hikes could strain SA’s job market, warns economist
Bizcommunity | 01.10.2026 15:20
Bongani Motsa, chief economist at the Minerals Council South Africa, warned that fuel prices in South Africa would remain well above pre-war levels despite recent moderation, adding that further hikes could strain the job market. According to the latest data, fuel price increases in October are set to average R3.12/L for petrol 95, R2.93/L for petrol 93, R2.73/L for diesel 0.05% and R3.13/L for diesel 0.005%.
