Sasol Shares Drop 13.5% to $6.18
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Sasol is down -13.5%, or -97c to $6.18.
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About SSL
Sasol Limited is a South Africa-based company, which is a global chemical and energy company. The Company operates in two divisions: Chemical and Energy. Its Energy business operates in three segments Mining, Fuel and Gas. The Mining segment is responsible for securing coal feedstock for the Southern African value chain, mainly for gasification, but also to generate electricity and steam. The Gas segment reflects the upstream feedstock, transport of gas through the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) pipeline, and external natural and methane rich gas sales. The Fuels segment comprises the sales and marketing of liquid fuels produced in South Africa. The Chemical products are grouped into Advanced Materials, Base Chemicals, Essential Care Chemicals and Performance Solutions.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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