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Why The Petrol Price Exploded - And The Solution Government Is Blocking?
Your petrol price just hit a record high — and the minister's solution might make things worse.
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May 7, 2026
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The war in Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, triggering the biggest oil supply shock in history. SA gets up to half its fuel through that narrow gap. Minister Mantashe says we should drill for  local oil and gas. But the world's biggest oil producer just saw pump prices jump 30%. Nigeria just built one of the world's largest refineries. Both are paying record prices too. So what's actually going on?

KG and Zoe investigate the real cause of SA's fuel crisis, dismantle the "drill baby drill" argument with climate and energy economist Dr Emily Tyler, and reveal the companies already building SA's way out — from solar-charged buses to battery-swapping delivery scooters saving drivers R1,500 a month.Plus: why is government charging you MORE tax to go electric than to stay on petrol? We need to talk.