Minister Gwede Mantashe says there is no need to panic, but with diesel signs going dark and a massive price hike looming, it’s hard not to feel the squeeze. Are you encountering shortages, “No Diesel” signs or limits on how much you can buy at your local station? We want to know about it 
How are you reacting to the fuel supply news?
- I’ve already filled up my tank (and maybe a jerrycan)
- I’m sticking to my usual routine; no panic here
- I’m cutting back on driving altogether to save costs.
- I’m worried, but waiting to see what happens in April.
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On the way to Graaff-Reinet for a family function yesterday we were limited to 30 L petrol at an Engen garage at midday. Not yet sure if limits in Graaff-Reinet but I suspect just the N1 due to huge volumes of large trucks travelling in both directions
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Luckily, I live near a Spar, Pick n Pay and an excellent butcher; I shall be walking to all these with my backpack, whenever possible. I work from home, so I’ll drive my car only when absolutely necessary. That said, the cost of everything in these and other shops will be equally skyrocketing.
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Drove through Oudtshoorn today, 28th March 2026, on our way to Barrydale. The first two filling stations had run out of diesel. I cannot comment on petrol. We managed to obtain diesel at the third filling station we tried. The price per litre was R3 more than in PE on Friday when we filled up. There’s a definite shortage of fuel and its highly concerning.
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I sold my car last June because I leave the house twice a week (if that) and it was turning into an expensive dust collector. I rely on Uber/Bolt for the most part and am waiting for that shoe to drop ito rate increases once the petrol shoe drops (as it were).
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“You are stronger than any fuel crisis”
From John Stupart’s editorial today. All too true, and all the consequences of Tangerine Man’s antics in the Middle East.
I am rather pleased with my decision for two-wheeled transport in January, which gets 36km to a litre of the fiery stuff. But, as alloyd_iafrica mentioned, none of us are immune to the shocks still to come.
But I have a question for Mr Stupart: why would a war studies graduate self-identify as a yuppie?
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I did laugh out loud at this. But essentially it boils down to getting the bespoke Gucci boots rather than military-issue 
It’s a lifestyle choice, right up until the nuclear bombs equalise everything!
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Touché! A Gucci touch.