Event Brief
SA’s Poor Choose Between Food and Paraffin Amid Price Hike
Filed: Apr 10, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
Summary: Paraffin prices have more than doubled, forcing South Africa's poorest to make tough choices as the government offers no quick fix.
WHO: South African government
WHAT: Paraffin price increase
WHEN: Apr 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: No quick fix for paraffin prices despite government cushioning petrol and diesel consumers.
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