South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy lifted pump prices from 2 July, ending four months of reductions. Petrol rose by 52 cents a litre for 95-octane and 55 cents for 93-octane, while diesel increased by 82–84 cents depending on sulphur content. Illuminating paraffin gained 67 cents a litre. Officials said global oil prices climbed during the review period, driven in part by escalating Israel-Iran hostilities, although a slightly stronger rand cushioned the hike by about 15–16 cents a litre. Kenya followed suit two weeks later. In its monthly review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority raised prices effective 15 July through 14 August: super petrol increased by KES 8.99 to KES 186.31 per litre in Nairobi, diesel by KES 8.67 to KES 171.58 and kerosene by KES 9.65 to KES 156.58. EPRA attributed the move to a 6-7 percent jump in landed costs for refined products and higher distribution margins allowed for oil-marketing companies. Both regulators pointed to the same underlying factors—higher international petroleum prices amid Middle-East supply concerns—signalling continued pressure on consumers in the region despite recent currency gains in South Africa and tax-inclusive pricing in Kenya.