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Global food prices edge higher on weather, geopolitical pressures

Agro-processing

Global food prices edge higher on weather, geopolitical pressures

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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer/File Photo

Mining

The pressures persist, but so does South African mining

7 Aug 2026

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Markets & Investment

Rising oil prices add pressure to South Africa's import bill

Katja Hamilton 16 Jul 2026

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Agriculture

FAO warns of weaker global cereal harvests as grain prices rise

8 Jun 2026

FAO food price index rises for third straight month

Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO food price index rises for third straight month

11 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

Fuel & Energy

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

Jet fuel surge, supply risks pressure SADC airlines

Aviation

Jet fuel surge, supply risks pressure SADC airlines

24 Apr 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa's fuel price mechanism to receive a major overhaul

8 Apr 2026

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Travel

FlySafair adds fuel surcharge as geopolitical tensions rise

Wendell Roelf and Duncan Miriri 11 Mar 2026

Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

Economy

Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets

Prof Precious Mncayi-Makhanya and Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 11 Mar 2026

South Africa's fuel supply secure despite global tensions, says government

Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa's fuel supply secure despite global tensions, says government

11 Mar 2026

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Agriculture

Global geopolitical escalation raises risks for South African agriculture

Gilberto Biacuana 3 Mar 2026

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

Fuel & Energy

Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease

2 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Paul Makube 26 Jan 2026

Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% on year-end logistics rush

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% on year-end logistics rush

9 Jan 2026

The price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas will decrease from Wednesday this week (Image source: © 123rf )

Fuel & Energy

November price decrease for petrol and diesel

4 Nov 2025

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Mining

South Africa’s mining input cost index stays at “historic lows”

6 Oct 2025

Mixed bag as petrol increases slightly, diesel on the downturn

Fuel & Energy

Mixed bag as petrol increases slightly, diesel on the downturn

30 Sep 2025

Motorists to pay less as petrol, diesel prices cut

Fuel & Energy

Motorists to pay less as petrol, diesel prices cut

2 Sep 2025

Fuel prices set to decrease for August 2025

Fuel & Energy

Fuel prices set to decrease for August 2025

5 Aug 2025

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Mining

Mining records 1.1% increase in MCI cost index for May

31 Jul 2025

Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch

Agriculture

Meat inflation hits 25-month high amid supply crunch

Paul Makube 24 Jul 2025

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

Fuel & Energy

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

2 Jul 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Markets & Investment

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 May 2025

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

Fuel & Energy

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

5 May 2025

How falling oil prices could impact South Africa’s HoReCa sector

Food & bev. services

How falling oil prices could impact South Africa’s HoReCa sector

Morne Botes 29 Apr 2025

Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down

Fuel & Energy

Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down

1 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf The fuel prices for January 2025 will be adjusted with increases for Petrol 93, Petrol 95 and for diesel

Fuel & Energy

SA welcomes in 2025 with petrol and diesel increases

29 Dec 2024

Mining operational costs stabilise as 2024 closes, but challenges persist

Mining

Mining operational costs stabilise as 2024 closes, but challenges persist

Lindsey Schutters 17 Dec 2024

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Fuel & Energy

Middle East tension spoils petrol party in SA for November

Lindsey Schutters 4 Nov 2024

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Agribusiness

Weather shifts and monetary relief drive optimism for South Africa's farmers

Gilberto Biacuana and Karabo Mabuza 24 Oct 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

FAO reports slight dip in global food prices for August

6 Sep 2024

South African motorists get welcome relief at the pumps.

Fuel & Energy

South Africans rejoice at fourth fuel price drop

3 Sep 2024

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Agribusiness

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Paul Makube 22 Aug 2024

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Agribusiness

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 2024

5 predictions for the 2024 holiday shopping season

Sales

5 predictions for the 2024 holiday shopping season

Zuko Mdwaba 11 Jul 2024

Good news for motorists as fuel prices decrease

Fuel & Energy

Good news for motorists as fuel prices decrease

3 Jul 2024

2023 was a record year for all energy consumption. Source: Viktor Kiryanov/Unsplash

Energy

Energy Institute report says 2023 was record year

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

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Commodities & Fairtrade

Global food prices rise for third straight month

7 Jun 2024

Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite headwinds

Agribusiness

Agriculture GDP rebounds strongly in Q1 of 2024 despite headwinds

Paul Makube 5 Jun 2024

Lebo Ramolahloane, vice chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association

Energy

Fuel price drop brings winter cheer to families and retailers

4 Jun 2024

Good news for motorists as fuel prices drop in June 2024

Fuel & Energy

Good news for motorists as fuel prices drop in June 2024

4 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia still commands the largest supply in OPEC+

Coal, Oil & Gas

OPEC+ extends oil production cuts into 2025 to stabilise prices

Lindsey Schutters 3 Jun 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Energy

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

How fleet managers can mitigate costs in the face of fuel price hikes

Road Freight & Fleet Management

How fleet managers can mitigate costs in the face of fuel price hikes

Thenjiwe Tsabedze 1 Mar 2024

How to make your fuel go further with regular tyre inspections

Fuel & Energy

How to make your fuel go further with regular tyre inspections

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 8 Feb 2024

Fuel price increase will affect cost of living. Source: Tahir Osman/Pexels

Energy

The festive season is over as petrol price increase is announced [updated]

6 Feb 2024

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Fuel & Energy

Fuel prices drop as crude oil plunges, gas gets more expensive

Lindsey Schutters 2 Jan 2024