Cape Town motorists faced petrol rationing after a student’s fill-up was capped at R1 000, warning. While Western Cape Premier Alan Winde continues to reassure residents that fuel reserves are stable and there is no need to panic, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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Briefly reported that Jaden, whose tank usually costs about R1 200 to fill, filmed the moment and told viewers, ‘We’re cooked.’
BusinessTech said Central Energy Fund data points to an April petrol increase of R4.68 to R5.20 per litre, with diesel set for a steeper jump. Reuters reported that South Africa’s Treasury still expects the debt path to hold steady despite the oil shock, as global prices have pushed above $100 a barrel.
The Fuels Industry Association has urged motorists not to panic buy or hoard fuel. Sowetan reported that spokesperson Phila Mzamo said, ‘The supply system continues to operate effectively’.
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), said isolated logistical issues do not amount to a national shortage.
On 20 March the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde moved to reassure residents, saying there is no need for concern about fuel availability in the province. He said current reserves remain stable and sufficient to meet demand, despite rising anxiety linked to global oil pressures.
Today 23 March Winde released a video clip reiterating ‘there is currently enough fuel in the Western Cape.’ Watch clip below:
‘There is no cause for concern. There is more than enough fuel in reserve,’ Winde said, while urging suppliers to release stock and motorists to avoid panic buying.
For Cape Town drivers, the capped fill-up has become a sharp snapshot of how global energy tension is landing at the pump. The message from officials remains simple: keep normal buying habits and avoid adding unnecessary strain to supply chains.
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