South African motorists face renewed fuel price volatility as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global oil markets. The Central Energy Fund indicates petrol prices could see only marginal decreases of about five cents in August, despite earlier forecasts of 21–26 cent reductions. Diesel customers are expected to bear the brunt, with increases of between R1.30 and R1.80 per litre depending on oil price movements. However, analysts caution that oil price volatility makes significant relief unlikely. Diesel prices range from R23.91 to R25.16 depending on grade and location.