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Petrol

Editorial: We need to talk about the EFF’s wild claims
Article
/ 8 June 2018

Editorial: We need to talk about the EFF’s wild claims

‘When Shivambu attacked Momoniat, he invited scrutiny of not just his own knowledge of the way Parliament works but also of the EFF’s ideologies’

By Editorial
Petrol price relief for motorists
Article
/ 5 February 2018

Petrol price relief for motorists

The latest decrease in petrol prices comes on the back of a sterling rand performance against the dollar.

By Agency
Criminal charges will hang over BP’s head until May
Article
/ 16 November 2017

Criminal charges will hang over BP’s head until May

The company has argued that its reputation is being damaged, but the court would not be rushed

By Phillip De Wet
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
Queue and A for frustrated drivers
Article
/ 15 December 2016

Queue and A for frustrated drivers

No, the shortest line is not necessarily the fastest and, yes, you do sometimes get it right

By Phillip De Wet
AA warns petrol price could skyrocket to R16 a litre
Article
/ 3 February 2014

AA warns petrol price could skyrocket to R16 a litre

If the rand’s depreciation continues unchecked, a petrol price of R16 per litre is possible in the medium-term, says the Automobile Association.

By Sapa
Fuel price set to increase by 39 cents
Article
/ 31 January 2014

Fuel price set to increase by 39 cents

The price of all grades of petrol will increase by 39 cents, and all grades of diesel by 24.2 cents a litre on Wednesday, says the energy department.

By Sapa
Petrol, diesel to increase in December
Article
/ 30 November 2013

Petrol, diesel to increase in December

The price of both grades of petrol will from December increase by 17 cents a litre and diesel by 10.12 cents a litre, says the energy department.

By Sapa
Zim to blend imported petrol with ethanol
Article
/ 23 October 2013

Zim to blend imported petrol with ethanol

Zimbabwe has passed laws ordering that imported petrol be blended with 10% of locally produced ethanol.

By Staff Reporter
Fuel prices to drop next week
Article
/ 27 September 2013

Fuel prices to drop next week

The energy department has announced that retail prices of all grades of petrol, diesel and sulphur will drop next week.

By Sapa
Zim forces use of ethanol-blended petrol
Africa
/ 14 February 2013

Zim forces use of ethanol-blended petrol

Zimbabwe has passed new rules forcing fuel wholesalers to blend petrol with locally-produced ethanol in order to cut the country’s fuel import bill.

By Staff Reporter
South Africa’s fuel prices to rise
Article
/ 1 February 2013

South Africa’s fuel prices to rise

The retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 41 cents per litre, says the department of energy.

By I Net Bridge
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Article
/ 30 March 2012

Fuel price to rocket by 71c

The retail price of all grades of petrol will increase by 71c per litre on Wednesday, the Department of Energy has announced.

By Staff Reporter
Fuel price to drop next Wednesday
Article
/ 29 December 2011

Fuel price to drop next Wednesday

A little too late to benefit most motorists returning from their end-of-year holidays, the price of petrol and diesel is to drop next week.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 December 2011

Slight relief as petrol price drops next week

The energy department has announced that the retail price of all grades of petrol will decrease by 11c a litre on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 December 2010

Sasol signs petrol deal with Canadian Talisman

Petrochemical giant Sasol has signed a $1-billion deal to buy a 50% stake in a shale petrol field owned by Canadian energy firm Talisman.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 May 2009

National energy regulator cuts pipeline tariffs

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa reduced tariffs for transport of petroleum products via Transnet’s pipelines, Nersa said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 October 2008

Fill up at a Pick n Pay service station

Pick n Pay and BP have combined forces in a pilot programme set to change the face of petroleum retailing and convenience shopping in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 August 2008

Relief for motorists as petrol price drops sharply

The retail price of petrol will drop by between 69 and 78 cents a litre next week, the Minerals and Energy Department said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 July 2008

Rising costs, crime may shut petrol stations at night

Petrol stations need to close shop at night, otherwise up to 15% will shut down before year-end, the Fuel Retailers’ Association warned on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 July 2008

Another petrol price increase looms

An increase in the petrol price of between 20 cents and 40 cents is possible in August, said T-Sec economist Mike Schussler on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 June 2008

More petrol woes for motorists

The retail price of petrol will rise between 75 cents and 81 cents a litre next week Wednesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 June 2008

Soweto petrol attendant killed by customers

A Soweto petrol attendant was killed on Sunday by customers who refused to pay for their petrol, Gauteng police said.

By Staff Reporter
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