South Africa increases US fuel imports amid Middle East supply disruptions

10 articles · Updated · Business Insider Africa · Apr 26

Around 165,000 tons of refined fuel from at least four US tankers have arrived in Durban this month.
This marks a significant shift from South Africa's traditional reliance on Gulf suppliers like Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, as higher costs and instability disrupt usual routes.
Industry experts warn that fuel trade flows may not quickly return to previous patterns, with Africa and other regions facing rising import costs and persistent supply chain volatility.

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