South Africa: Paraffin Price Jump Hits Poor Families Hard This Winter

May 6, 2026 | News Source: AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
[Scrolla] Inland paraffin prices reached R28.43 a litre on Wednesday after a war involving the United States and Iran pushed costs up. Families who use paraffin for heating and cooking now have to choose between buying fuel, food or paying for school.

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