COMMUTERS BRACE FOR NEXT FUEL REVIEW AS TRANSPORT EATS INTO INCOMES

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2026-10-20

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters travelling between Okahandja and Windhoek hitchhike at the B1 Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

By Chelva Wells
(NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE)

WINDHOEK, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – Petrol prices have gone up five times since April, and after one reduction along the way it costs a net N$7.00 more a litre, about 36% above the pre-April price.
For thousands travelling between Osona, Okahandja and Windhoek each working day, the next fuel price review, due at the end of this month, is a date they watch closely.
Charlotte Green has been commuting between Osona...

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WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Commuters heading from Okahandja to Windhoek hitch a ride with the seven-seater vehicles at B1 City Station. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2026 - Petrol has gone up five times since April, and after one reduction along the way it costs a net N$7.00 more a litre, about 36% above the pre-April price. For thousands travelling between Osona, Okahandja and Windhoek each working day, the next fuel price review, due at the end of this month, is a date they watch closely. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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