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Officially they say there will be no mention of the mother's name due to her sensitivity, and Godongwana announced his decision on Tuesday.
South Africa adjusts fuel prices monthly and uses a formula that takes into account fluctuations in global crude prices, exchange rates and local taxes such as fuel levies.
Price changes take effect on the first Wednesday of every month, but the government has announced new prices that will come into effect on Wednesday, April 1.
Without government intervention, domestic prices are expected to rise due to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which would lead to higher global energy prices.
South African trade unions, business lobby groups and political parties have urged the government to reduce fuel duties to protect households from large fuel price increases.
Fuel Levi Fit Cut Fit Mirror 2022 Move
An energy official also told Reuters on condition that the government is considering a relief similar to Russia's 2022 decision to temporarily cut general fuel levies following the start of Russia's war on Ukraine.
The 1.5 rand per liter cut remains in place for several months, before dem lower and withdrawal m.
South Africa's central bank warned about inflation risks from rising fuel prices at India's monetary policy meeting last week and said fuel inflation was expected to exceed 18% in the second quarter.
The risk-sensitive US currency has fallen more than 6% against the dollar since the conflict began in the Middle East, putting pressure on pump prices.
Many petrol pumps dried up
Many petrol stations are temporarily running dry, and there is no major pressure on the country's fuel distribution system as motorists rush to fill up with petrol at the new price set by the government.
Siganeko Magafela, head of supply security at the De Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, says there is still stock available at supply depots, but delivery networks are under pressure.
“DI logistics is currently not able to meet the demand at DI service stations. Some companies report that DI demand (for volume) is three times higher than what it normally (handles),” it said.
Despite the disruption, Magafela said the good news was that supplies were still available at depot level.
“In case of backlog, the chances of recovery are high…it's just a matter of time,” and the matter.