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flag South Africa faces higher fuel prices due to Middle East tensions, prompting efforts to boost domestic oil production amid environmental and economic challenges.

flag South Africa faces rising fuel prices due to global oil market volatility from Middle East tensions, pushing crude above $100 per barrel. flag Minister Gwede Mantashe warned that import-dependent nations like South Africa are vulnerable to supply disruptions and price shocks. flag While the government is working with industry to secure alternative supplies and avoid using strategic reserves, long-term stability hinges on developing domestic offshore oil and gas resources, particularly in the Outeniqua and Orange basins. flag Progress has been slowed by environmental opposition, but reforms like the Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act and the creation of the state-owned South African National Petroleum Company aim to boost energy security, reduce poverty, and support economic growth.

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