Fuel
latest news & developments‘No need for fuel panic-buying’, government and industry leaders say
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate…
Nigeria’s Dangote offers Zimbabwe hope
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic
Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa
The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost
Petrol price to fall by 28 cents from 6 August, diesel to rise
From Wednesday, 95-grade unleaded petrol will cost R21.59 per litre in Gauteng and R20.76 in coastal areas
Which diesel gets the best grades?
We take a look at the three kinds available in South Africa and their pros and cons
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
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
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
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
South Africans, don’t agonise, take action
If we want a better country then we need to stop spouting slogans, organise and work together
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
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
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
Africa low on refineries, including oil-producer Nigeria
Because of their lack of oil refineries, African countries become vulnerable to fluctuations on global markets
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