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  "id": 10417276,
  "title": "Refinery closures leave South Africa more exposed to imported fuel shocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/refinery-closures-leave-south-africa-more-exposed-to-imported-fuel-10417276",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
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    "url": "https://iol.co.za/the-star/2026-09-28-refinery-closures-leave-south-africa-more-exposed-to-imported-fuel-shocks2/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "South Africa’s dependence on imported refined fuel is exposing households and businesses to global supply shocks and higher costs. Economists say restoring local refining capacity will require substantial investment and credible implementation.",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T06:00:00.000Z"
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