Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks – The Mail & Guardian

Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks – The Mail & Guardian

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on South Africa to fast-track its oil and gas development, citing geopolitical tension and volatile global markets as warnings against over-reliance on imported petroleum. Speaking at the Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference in Cape Town on Monday, Mantashe said the event was taking place at a time of growing instability in global energy markets. “This year’s edition of the Sou…

South Africa eyes domestic production to counter global oil shocks

The government is continually engaging with stakeholders in the petroleum sector on fuel supply stability and security of fuel supply, as global disruptions continue. This, according to the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, who delivered a keynote address at the fifth Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference, which kicked off in Cape Town. Read more...

SA must boost oil refining capacity, says Mantashe

SA must boost oil refining capacity, says Mantashe Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 03/17/2026 - 07:30 JOHANNESBURG - South Africa needs to expand its oil refining capacity to shield the country from global shocks.That’s according to Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.He was speaking at the Southern African Oil and Gas Conference, where he stressed the urgency of strengthening the country’s refining infrastruct…

Mantashe says government is talking to fuel suppliers to avoid shortages

By Dylan Bettencourt Minister Gwede Mantashe says the government is talking to fuel suppliers to keep fuel on the shelves without touching the country’s emergency oil supply. Mantashe was honest that the government cannot stop fuel prices from going up, saying big increases are now nearly impossible to avoid. The government is in talks with fuel suppliers to make sure South Africans can still buy petrol and diesel as prices climb. Mineral and …

Mantashe says petroleum reforms will help cut import reliance

By Akani Nkuna Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said on Monday South Africa’s petroleum reforms could help reduce reliance on imported finished products, unlock greater oil and gas development, and support economic growth. Speaking at the 5th Annual Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, Mantashe said South Africa and the continent faced persistent challenges in using the…