SA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994
The country has turned to the US and Nigeria to keep fuel flowing as supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
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The country has turned to the US and Nigeria to keep fuel flowing as supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
Affected municipalities have until 1 September to conclude distribution agreements with Eskom or face possible supply interruptions.
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