Indonesia May Raise Fuel Prices if Oil Subsidy Budget Falls Short

African coverage stresses how soaring fuel prices in countries like South Africa and Egypt are deepening hardship for low‑income households and workers. Reports link record or near‑record pump price hikes to the Iran war’s effect on global oil, while unions and civic groups demand relief such as transport subsidies or wage adjustments. Commentators expect rising public anger if governments pass on more of the cost without clear support measures.

• •Forecasts in South Africa point to record petrol and diesel price hikes in April 2026 that will hit commuters and small businesses.
• •Egypt’s decision to raise fuel prices by up to 30 percent is described as a direct result of higher import costs tied to the Iran conflict.
• •Workers’ groups in African countries urge governments to introduce relief measures as fuel costs erode real wages.
• •African commentators warn that higher fuel prices will feed into food and transport inflation across the continent.
• •Officials in some African states caution that maintaining large fuel subsidies could overwhelm national budgets if high oil prices continue.