18/03/2026
Diesel shortages are starting to hit petrol stations across South Africa.
The shortages were flagged in a community alert shared on Tuesday evening, while the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says there is no immediate national fuel supply crisis.
Fuel companies have reportedly introduced controlled allocation measures as South Africa waits for incoming fuel shipments.
The pressure comes as the country remains reliant on imported refined fuel, with warnings that diesel prices could rise sharply in April.