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SA Diesel Imports from US Hit Record High

Published Friday, June 12, 2026 · Updated June 13

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  • Record Diesel Import Analysis — 1 source

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South Africa's diesel imports from the United States reached a record high of 1.8 million barrels in March, surpassing any full-year totals recorded since 1990, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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  • In March alone, diesel shipments to South Africa reached 1.8 million barrels, higher than any full-year totals in records going back to 1990, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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Record Diesel Import Analysis
  • News24

    The article highlights how global conflicts are reshaping fuel supply chains, specifically focusing on the unprecedented increase in US fuel shipments to South Africa and other African nations.

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