Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran
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What Trump’s new executive order on diesel means 04:16 Get more newson April 8, 2026, 1:52 PM EDT / Updated Oct. 11, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT
Petrol and diesel prices have both hit the highest levels since 2022 as the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact drivers’ finances.
In Africa, where trucks dominate the flow of products, farmers rely on fuel-powered gear, and many companies rely on diesel generators, a dramatic spike in diesel costs may swiftly spread across the economy.
