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FUEL

Which diesel gets the best grades?
Motoring
/ 3 December 2023

Which diesel gets the best grades?

We take a look at the three kinds available in South Africa and their pros and cons

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’
National
/ 8 March 2023

Former Eskom executive and corruption suspect Anoj Singh ‘defrauded of R13.9 million’

Mahendren Munsamy, accused of stealing R420 million from FNB and Sasol, allegedly also stole from Singh

By Khaya Koko
More people bought cars in December 2022 than a year before
Business
/ 16 February 2023

More people bought cars in December 2022 than a year before

Motor trade sales increased by 16.6% in December with the biggest contributors being new vehicle sales, fuel sales and workshop income

By Anathi Madubela
Petrol and diesel prices going up from Wednesday
Business
/ 31 January 2023

Petrol and diesel prices going up from Wednesday

The reopening of the Chinese economy has prompted a large demand for oil, pushing domestic fuel prices higher

By Anathi Madubela
Dearth of foreign currency drives Malawi’s fuel shortage
Africa
/ 26 November 2022

Dearth of foreign currency drives Malawi’s fuel shortage

With its tobacco dollars going up in smoke, the country is struggling to keep its petrol-starved cars on the road

By Golden Matonga
South Africans, don’t agonise, take action
Opinion
/ 14 October 2022

South Africans, don’t agonise, take action

If we want a better country then we need to stop spouting slogans, organise and work together

By Tessa Dooms
Brace yourselves: Government’s hands are tied in alleviating pressure on households in short term
Business
/ 24 August 2022

Brace yourselves: Government’s hands are tied in alleviating pressure on households in short term

There is a limit to what the government can do in terms of subsidies, given the fiscal situation, say experts

By Anathi Madubela
Government extends R1.50 general fuel levy reprieve, but also announces steep price increases from June 1
Business
/ 31 May 2022

Government extends R1.50 general fuel levy reprieve, but also announces steep price increases from June 1

The retail price of petrol will rise by up to R2.43 a litre from Wednesday

By Anathi Madubela
Petrol industry association warns of steep fuel hikes unless government extends levy reprieve
Business
/ 30 May 2022

Petrol industry association warns of steep fuel hikes unless government extends levy reprieve

Petrol industry association warns of steep fuel hikes unless government extends levy reprieve

By Anathi Madubela
Africa low on refineries, including oil-producer Nigeria
Business
/ 11 April 2022

Africa low on refineries, including oil-producer Nigeria

Because of their lack of oil refineries, African countries become vulnerable to fluctuations on global markets

By Anathi Madubela
Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans
Africa
/ 17 March 2022

Putin’s war in Ukraine enriches some Africans

Miners of rare metals will score but the soaring oil price will result in various cost-of-living increases

By The Continent
Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland
National
/ 30 November 2021

Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland

Ahead of travel season, Wednesday’s fuel price hike will push the price of petrol – around R19.50 a litre – to above R20 in Gauteng and other inland provinces

By Anathi Madubela
Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard
Business
/ 7 November 2021

Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard

Households are reeling after the fuel price hike, as electricity is set to go up by 15.06% in 2022

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa at risk of spillover from international inflation, economists say
Business
/ 27 July 2021

South Africa at risk of spillover from international inflation, economists say

Higher international oil prices, for example, could affect local transport costs through second-round effects

By Tunicia Phillips
Sars expects to collect less revenue for the year
Article
/ 26 February 2020

Sars expects to collect less revenue for the year

The revenue service is expecting another year of tax undercollection thanks to weak economic growth and strained consumers.

By Thando Maeko
Read the unembargoed March 15 – 21 edition of the M&G
Article
/ 18 March 2019

Read the unembargoed March 15 – 21 edition of the M&G

Corruption pays: The multimillionaire who sold off SA’s fuel reserves, and Fired PIC exec ‘lied’ about VBS bank bribes

By Mg Reporter
Fuel, utilities gobble up spare cash
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Fuel, utilities gobble up spare cash

Cheaper food has helped to ease the pain but an ever weakening rand means the prognosis is poor

By Gemma Ritchie
Slight petrol price increase expected in August
Article
/ 30 July 2018

Slight petrol price increase expected in August

The Department of Energy announced on Monday that the price of both grades of petrol would increase by 1c a litre from Wednesday

By Agency
Unembargoed July 6 to 12
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Unembargoed July 6 to 12

We’re cold, we’re hungry and no one in the government knows what to do

By Mg Reporter
Fuel price hike: Consumers brace for higher food, transport costs
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Fuel price hike: Consumers brace for higher food, transport costs

The cost of producing and transporting agricultural crops will come under pressure, as 80% of grain is transported by road

By Lameez Omarjee
Fuel prices could hit record levels in May – AA
Article
/ 25 April 2018

Fuel prices could hit record levels in May – AA

There is a strong likelihood of a fuel price hike to record levels in May, says the Automobile Association

By Staff Reporter
Energy minister slips up on oil plan
Article
/ 22 September 2017

Energy minister slips up on oil plan

Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has allegedly put investigations into the controversial sale of barrels of the country’s fuel reserve on ice

By Athandiwe Saba
Fill ’er up with manganese
Article
/ 30 June 2017

Fill ’er up with manganese

If metal in metal-free fuel sounds crazy, it is – courtesy of the energy department

By Thalia Holmes
Iran opens, but no joy at SA pumps
Article
/ 4 May 2016

Iran opens, but no joy at SA pumps

The local fuel price is determined by far more than just the international price of raw crude.

By Lynley Donnelly
The science behind transport
Article
/ 4 October 2013

The science behind transport

It’s obvious that a fuel revolution is under way.

By Staff Reporter
Petrol increase could affect SA’s food security
Article
/ 1 March 2013

Petrol increase could affect SA’s food security

The petrol price hike, announced by the energy department, is bad news for the agriculture sector, says an agricultural union.

By Sapa
Contaminated fuel hits OR Tambo airport
Article
/ 16 November 2012

Contaminated fuel hits OR Tambo airport

Fuel contamination at OR Tambo International has left seven million litres of their stock unfit for usage, sparking fears of flight delays.

By Sapa Afp
Further fuel hikes for inland motorists announced
Article
/ 15 March 2012

Further fuel hikes for inland motorists announced

Inland motorists can expect a fuel hike of 32 cents on April 4, following further increases in petroleum pipeline tariffs.

By Staff Reporter
Seductive nuclear power of Thor
Article
/ 2 March 2012

Seductive nuclear power of Thor

Just 4000 tonnes of thorium could satisfy South Africa’s electricity needs for 100 years, writes <b>Peet du Plooy</b>

By Staff Reporter
Nigeria begins national strike over fuel costs
Article
/ 9 January 2012

Nigeria begins national strike over fuel costs

Nigeria has been crippled by a nationwide strike as the public expressed anger at rising fuel prices and corruption in government.

By Jon Gambrell
No image available
Article
/ 5 January 2012

Zambia seeks Angolan fuel products import deal

Due to the rising cost of fuel Zambia has planned to begin importing refined petroleum products from neighbouring Angola.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 24 December 2011

Fuel shortages well into January

Fuel shortages at petrol stations in inland provinces will probably last until around the third week in January, the energy department said.

By Staff Reporter
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