South African authorities have slammed the brakes on fuel shortage rumors, calling for calm as social media buzz sparks unnecessary anxiety. 🚨 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed this week that no national fuel crisis exists, despite viral posts suggesting otherwise.
In a collab with the Fuels Industry Association, officials warned that panic-buying could "artificially strain supply systems" and create #PumpChaos at stations. While some areas might face temporary logistical hiccups (think delivery delays, not apocalypse vibes), they're being resolved through standard protocols.
But here's the kicker: April fuel prices are still set to climb 💸. With the National Treasury citing tight budgets, relief looks unlikely. Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse hinted any support would be "smaller than a compact car's gas tank."
Pro tip from officials: Keep refueling as usual, and follow @GovZA for updates. Your meme-forward cousin’s WhatsApp group? Maybe not the best source. 😉
