Dutch motorists have been crossing into Belgium to escape record fuel prices at home, turning border towns such as Turnhout into cheaper filling points.

Namibian motorists will have to dig deeper in their pockets as fuel is expected to go up on Wednesday.

The increases follow under-recoveries of 68 cents per litre on petrol, 215 and 214 cents on diesel grades.

Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps in July, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MIME) announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026.

After two hefty increases over the past two months, there is some relief for the motorist as fuel pump prices remain unchanged for the month of June.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), Modestus Amutse, made the announcement today.

Motorists across the country will pay more for fuel from midnight tonight, as pump prices are set to increase once again.

Fuel prices affect more than just motorists - they influence transport, food prices, farming, logistics, and business operations.

Motorists will face higher fuel prices starting at midnight on 8 May 2026.

Motorists can expect some relief at fuel pumps this week, as petrol prices will drop by one dollar per liter, while both diesel grades will decrease by 50 cents per liter, effective Wednesday.
 

Although global oil prices have increased, local motorists will not pay extra for fuel in October. Local prices for both petrol and diesel grades remain unchanged.

The declining cost of unleaded petrol and automotive diesel oil in the global oil market is among several factors that led to the fuel prices for the month of September remaining unchanged.

The police in Katima Mulilo have yet again retrieved more stolen goods, including fuel intended for neighbouring Zambia.

The suspects were ambushed after buying multiple litres of gasoline in restricted containers before attempting to cross into Zambia through an ungazzetted entry point.