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Iran war impact on South Africa wider than fuel prices

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Iran, which controls an essential oil transport route known as the Strait of Hormuz, has since closed it as the war with the US and Israel rages on, making it impossible for some oil-producing nations to sell their oil. This has caused crude oil prices to skyrocket.

Jacaranda FM Newswatch's Emile Pienaar spoke with Daniel Silke, Director of the Political Futures Consultancy in Cape Town.
5 Mar 11AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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