Mantashe pushes oil and gas drive as global tension raises fuel price risks
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South African Minister Gwede Mantashe is pushing for accelerated oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and strengthen energy security. His call comes as global geopolitical tensions raise fuel price risks for import-dependent nations. South Africa aims to leverage domestic resources to insulate itself from volatile international energy markets.
Mantashe says South Africa must move faster on oil and gas exploration to reduce import dependence and protect energy security