Refinery closures cost South Africa $4.68bn, 5,400 jobs

BusinessDay | 15-09-2026 07:42am |

South Africa's shrinking refining capacity cost the economy about R76 billion, or $4.68 billion, in additional refined petroleum imports between 2021 and a later period. The refinery closures also resulted in the loss of 5,400 jobs. The figures highlight the economic impact of the country's declining refining sector.

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