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Rising Fuel Security Fears Grip Africa as Global Tensions Threaten Prices and Supply Chains

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Fuel concerns continue to rise across the continent amid the continuing conflict. South Africa recently saw an attempted theft at a fuel facility in in the country's province of  Gauteng.  Authorities say tanker trucks were intercepted before fuel could be removed, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in distribution systems.

As global markets remain sensitive to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn that any disruption to the channel could push up global crude prices, feeding directly into higher fuel costs across African economies.

Could we see a rise on fuel thefts or adulteration of fuel across parts of the continent, and what impact would these have on the economy?

Joining Thami Ngubeni is Chris Hart, economic analyst and chairman of Impact Group...

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