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Overwhelmed: Many workers are struggling to meet their monthly expenses and could not easily absorb another increase in commuting costs. Photo: File
FUEL PRICE

Pump pain hits workers hard

South African trade unions warn that the latest fuel price hike will drive up food and transport costs, intensifying calls to review fuel taxes and adjust wages to match the…

  • Amahle Banda
4 min read
MOTORING

The best cars to beat R30/l petrol

With inland 95 petrol breaching R30 per litre, choosing the right vehicle is essential. Here is a comprehensive guide to the most fuel-efficient cars across eight primary vehicle…

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
9 min read
At midnight the price of petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 58 cents a litre and the price of petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will drop 72.00c/l. (File photo)
FUEL PRICE

Petrol price to hit record R30.25 a litre in Gauteng from Wednesday

South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
South Africa last experienced a real shock in liquid fuel prices during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, which triggered record oil prices and exposed the country’s deep import dependency
FATIH BIROL

SA’s fuel tax cuts fall short on protecting vulnerable households

History is now repeating itself — and the same blind spots remain. In 2026, the global fuel price shock caused by the conflict in the Gulf has led to substantial rises in…

  • Bathandwa Vazi
  • Richard Bridle
5 min read
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will increase by R3.27 a litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19a litre, depending on the sulphur grade
BRENT CRUDE

Big fuel price rise from Wednesday

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will increase by R3.27 a litre, while diesel will increase by R6.19a litre, depending on the sulphur…

  • Mandisa Makgakga
2 min read
Fuel has become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.
DIESEL

Huge fuel price cuts on the horizon

South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February —…

  • Marlan Padayachee
3 min read
At midnight the price of petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 58 cents a litre and the price of petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will drop 72.00c/l. (File photo)
DIESEL

Petrol price set to drop from 5 July

The price of diesel is, however, set to increase, further fuelling inflation

  • Lyse Comins
3 min read
Photo: Leon Sadiki/Getty
BOLT

Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits

The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home

  • Anathi Madubela
7 min read
South Africa’s fuel prices are to increase again on Wednesday and are projected to continue climbing, leaving the country’s cash-strapped consumers with little to no wiggle room.
FUEL PRICE

Spar, Shoprite or Woolworths: Who is cheapest as South Africans feel the inflation crunch

As the cost of living rises along with the price of fuel, which is increasing on Wednesday, consumers have little to no reprieve

  • Anathi Madubela
4 min read
The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
ANC

Government’s commitment to developmental state fails as fuel costs soar

Risk of a confrontation with workers rises after Cosatu’s pleas for extended fuel tax relief are snubbed

  • Martin Kaggwa
4 min read
The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
CENTRAL ENERGY FUND

Government still ‘debating’ extension of fuel price relief measures

Fuel prices are expected to increase by at least R3 a litre if the R1.50 reprieve is not extended

  • Bongeka Gumede
2 min read
Libya – along with Algeria, Angola and Nigeria top a list of countries where you can travel the furthest in Africa, on $50 worth of fuel. So just what does $50 buy you and just how far can you go? (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
CAPE TOWN

How far can you drive on R800 worth of fuel? In Libya – to Cape Town. And back. Twice.

Libya – along with Algeria, Angola and Nigeria top a list of countries where you can travel the furthest in Africa

  • Conrad Onyango
2 min read
The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
EMERGENCY

Brief reprieve for motorists: treasury reduces fuel levy by R1.50 a litre until the end of May

The emergency fuel-price intervention was announced by the treasury in the parliament on Thursday afternoon, in light of skyrocketing global oil prices

  • Anathi Madubela
3 min read
Motorists can expect relief at the fuel pumps in October, with the price of all grades of petrol and diesel set to decrease from Wednesday
QUOT LEAD QUOT

Russia-Ukraine crisis sends oil prices soaring as South Africans face record fuel prices

The threat of a major war in Europe has kept global financial markets on tenterhooks

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read
The cost of petrol will fall by more than 60 cents a litre, while diesel users will benefit from reductions of up to R1.50 a litre. . (Oupa Nkosi)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Fuel price set to drop in July

After jumps in the price of petrol and diesel, the AA expects a big drop next month

  • Ipeleng Letoaba
1 min read