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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)
BASIC FUEL PRICE

Fuel prices to fall sharply, driven by lower global oil markets

From 7 January, 93-grade unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents a litre while 95-grade petrol will cost 66 cents less

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
1 min read
BASIC FUEL PRICE

Rising fuel costs hit the poor hardest

It is not only motorists who are hurt by the increases. Everyone needs transport and food prices will rise too

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Blow to consumers as fuel price hits historic high

The department of energy has attributed this increase in fuel price to the weakening rand exchange rate.

  • Gemma Ritchie
3 min read
President Joseph Kabila’s tenure over the vast mineral-rich country has been marked by a reputation for corruption, inequality and unrest. (Kenny Katombe/Reuters)
BASIC FUEL PRICE

The drivers behind fuel price hikes

Ways to cushion the knock-on effects, to protect the poor in particular, must – and can – be found

  • Sabelo Mtantato
6 min read