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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 88139, member: 27"] Pump prices look set to climb in April thanks to Middle East turbulence rattling global oil markets. South Africa's fuel supply outlook [LIST] [*]Pretoria's mineral resources department ruled out near-term shortages. [*]Natref and Astron Energy keep refining crude domestically. [*]Sasol Secunda's coal-to-liquid operation fills a big gap. [*]Nigeria remains the top oil import source. [/LIST] Why officials felt compelled to speak up [LIST] [*]Geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East spooked consumers. [*]Ongoing chats with oil firms aim to lock down stability. [*]Reserve levels at depots and stations look solid. [*]Import schedules get regular check-ins for early red flags. [/LIST] April sticker shock at the pumps [LIST] [*]Costlier crude will likely hit South African wallets soon. [*]Monthly pricing factors in exchange rates and taxes. [*]Analysts warn hikes could persist without conflict resolution. [*]Officials pushed back hard against any panic-buying urges. [/LIST] Bigger-picture energy resilience moves [LIST] [*]Refinery closures have made import reliance worse lately. [*]Sasol Secunda's coal-based output offsets some oil dependency. [*]Restarting mothballed refineries is apparently on the table. [*]Diversified sourcing and alternative energy bolster long-term security. [/LIST] Practical takeaways for regular South Africans [LIST] [*]No reason to rush out and hoard fuel. [*]Trip-planning and vehicle upkeep can soften price pain. [*]Public transport deserves a fresh look right about here. [*]Real-time government oversight backs the no-shortage assurance. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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