The country that buys most of its fuel from South Africa and charges R8.38 less per litre

Despite importing the majority of its fuel from South Africa, Botswana charges less per litre for petrol and diesel.Conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel prices to spike globally, with oil prices consistently reaching above $100 per barrel since February 2026.The surge in prices came after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping lane for global oil trade.