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title: "Pain at the pumps"
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author: "Rico"
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# Pain at the pumps

By Rico · Published 1 April 2026, 21:42 SAST

[View the cartoon on Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-04-01-pain-at-the-pumps/)

## Content

![Cartoon Thursday with Rico](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/attachments/2990/PetrolPriceAprilCOL2000pxB_542732.jpg)