South Africa is implementing a new national policy to establish a 60-day strategic fuel reserve, equivalent to its net fuel import needs. The initiative, announced by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe, is designed to safeguard the country’s energy security. This move responds to increasing concerns about potential disruptions to global fuel supplies and aims to mitigate the impact of future energy price volatility. The policy will require the country to stockpile enough fuel to cover two months of typical net imports. Officials hope the reserve will bolster national resilience and reduce vulnerability to external energy shocks. The new Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy represents a significant step towards greater energy independence for South Africa. Further details regarding implementation and funding are expected to be released in the coming months.