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South Africa Evacuates Marion Island Research Station Amid Fuel Supply Disruptions

South Africa is withdrawing researchers from its Marion Island base in the sub-Antarctic following delays in fuel deliveries tied to the Iran war. The evacuation stems from supply chain disruptions that have elevated fuel costs across the continent. The move underscores broader economic pressures facing South Africa, where rising energy prices are straining government finances and threatening revenue targets. Port operators and logistics firms remain committed to African expansion despite inflationary headwinds from elevated fuel costs. The evacuation represents an operational disruption for the nation's research operations, where weather windows for resupply missions are limited to specific seasonal periods. Officials have not announced a timeline for resuming full station operations.