South Africas jet fuel supply remains secure until at least the end of May, but rising operational costs are expected to push airfares higher.
Despite steady reserves and imports, jet fuel prices at coastal South African airports have increased by over 145 due to geopolitical tension and maritime blockades in the Middle East. Inland airports are expected to see similar price increases from early April.
All major airport hubs, including OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport, are currently well stocked with jet fuel and there is no threat to supply, said Phila Mzamo , Head of Communications at Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. Both airports continue to receive stable and uninterrupted supply from a combination of imports and local refinery production.
