Fuel Shortage
latest news & developments
Marion Island team to be evacuated after polar diesel shortage delays SA Agulhas II voyage
The environment minister has ordered the evacuation of the Marion Island overwintering team after shortages of fuel additives delayed the SA Agulhas II relief voyage to the…
UK puts army on standby as fuel pumps run dry
Desperate motorists queued up at fuel pumps across Britain, draining tanks, fraying tempers and prompting calls for the government to use emergency powers to give priority access…
Government bans mass petrol and diesel purchases
Restrictions are likely to affect people who consume fuel for uses such as running generators to power medical equipment, says the Automobile Association
Petrol strike chaos: Pump shortages dampen 99c fuel price relief
The petrol price will drop by 99c on Wednesday, but motorists might find they are unable to buy any fuel at all due to an industry-related strike.
IEC fills up its fleet to avoid petrol strike disruptions to elections
Union strikes for 9% wage increase, Numsa ponders a solidarity strike.
‘Don’t use the strikes to further your agenda’
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called on unions to focus on the issues and not use strikes to further the call for a ban on labour brokers.
‘Improved’ offer in petrol strike negotiations
Wage negotiations continue in the chemical and petroleum sector after a new offer of between 8% and 10% was presented.
Fuel sector talks to resume on Monday
Wage talks in the fuel sector will resume on Monday, the National Petroleum Employers’ Association said on Saturday.
OR Tambo fuel row
Jet fuel suppliers to OR Tambo International, Africa’s busiest airport, played the blame game following a fuel shortage.