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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 34 MIN

Will South Africa Run Out Of Petrol? - James Lorimer

from Coversations With Gabriel · host The Common Sense ZA

In this episode of the Talking Sense Interview, Gabriel Makin and James Lorimer go into a deep dive into South Africa's mineral and petroleum resources. They explore where South Africa's oil comes from. What effect the Iran war could have on the country's oil supply and price. And South Africa's massive potential in the industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to South Africa's Fuel Sources02:07 Current Refining Capacity and Challenges06:26 The Role of Imports and Iran War11:31 Impact of Fuel Prices on the Economy13:31 Understanding the Oil Supply Chain15:19 Government's Role in Fuel Pricing17:39 Historical Context of Refining in South Africa18:56 Exploration Potential and Combative Environmental Activism27:08 The Economic Benefits of Oil and Gas Development34:02 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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