AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Price Shock: South Africa is bracing for another petrol spike, with 95 octane tipped to break R30 a litre for the first time as projected increases push inland prices to about R30.13 and diesel toward record levels. Grid Investment: South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy and National Treasury reaffirmed commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects Programme, updating procurement for Phase I as the country seeks faster grid expansion to connect new generation. Tariff Pressure: Earthlife Africa and community groups have filed objections to Eskom’s proposed 8.8% tariff hike, warning it will squeeze already-stressed households and urging stronger public participation at Nersa. Regional Trade Hit by Transport Costs: The South African Reserve Bank links higher fuel-driven transport costs to weaker agricultural exports to neighbours in Q2 2026, weighing on products like wheat flour and vegetable outputs. Clean Energy Corridor: Tunisia’s minister says the Southern Hydrogen Corridor is strategic clean-energy infrastructure linking North Africa to Europe. Gas/Power Security: Mauritania condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia’s “Taiba” power plant serving the Prophet’s Mosque, calling it an assault on holy sites. El Niño Food Risks: El Niño is strengthening and could lift costs for coffee and other foods, with drought and flood impacts expected across multiple regions.
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