By far the most dangerous air pollution in South Africa – – is indoor air pollution from the burning of coal, wood, candles and paraffin in the dwellings of poor people, many of which do not have chimneys.

Source: https://mybroadband.co.za/news/energy/485287-eskoms-life-and-death-decision.html

Illuminating paraffin decreases R1.25 inland and R1.38 at the coast.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-04-04-massive-diesel-price-decrease-for-april-but-petrol-is-a-mixed-bag/

In 1928 the gas plant was discontinued, and the light changed to vapourised paraffin, the lantern was rebuilt, and a reconstructed two-tier optic, rotating in a trough of mercury was installed.

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“Items recovered from the suspects were unspecified quantity of crude oil stored in paraffin bags, motorcycles, wheelbarrows and jerrycans.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/army-arrest-12-suspected-oil-thieves-in-rivers/

Lungi Stofile, a Philippi resident, said the increase in prices of essential foods is difficult for those who use paraffin for cooking, lighting, and especially heating.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202308110008.html

Nine cars jumped the tracks, spilling soy beans and paraffin wax and blocking traffic.

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Those of a sluggish digestion could find their bowels lock solid under such conditions so a paraffin heater could be a great relief.

Source: https://www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmunds/news/real-characters-and-undefinable-community-spirit-former-s-9345777/