Can South Africa Avoid the Looming Gas Shortage and Price Hikes?
South Africa faces looming natural gas crisis, with growing supply gap could trigger energy price shocks and industrial slowdowns as early..
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Last updated: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Quick overview
- South Africa is projected to face a significant natural gas shortage starting in 2026, despite recent offshore discoveries.
- The impending gas crisis could jeopardize around 70,000 jobs and up to 4% of the country's GDP, particularly affecting key industries.
- Declining gas output from Mozambique, which supplies over 85% of South Africa's natural gas, is a major factor contributing to the crisis.
- Urgent action and strategic planning are needed to prevent severe economic consequences and industrial disruptions.
South Africa faces looming natural gas crisis, with growing supply gap could trigger energy price shocks and industrial slowdowns as early as next year, raising alarms across economic sectors.
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