South Africa deferring tighter fuel specs could prop up refineries
South Africa’s decision to defer implementation of more stringent gasoil and gasoline specifications to 2027 could provide a lifeline to the country’s refineries, according to downstream energy consultancy CITAC. The introduction of a 10 ppm sulfur content cap and 1% benzene limit in gasoline has been delayed to July 2027 from September 2023, according to the official national gazette. Current…