As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational
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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said the drop is due to lower international crude oil prices
Higher crude oil prices, US refinery shutdowns, global diesel shortages and a weaker rand among the factors blamed
Because of their lack of oil refineries, African countries become vulnerable to fluctuations on global markets
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The oil and gas lies under wild and beautiful land that is critical for providing millions of people with drinking water and livelihoods, and is home to endangered wildlife