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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…
‘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…
Fuel prices to drop by up to 65 cents a litre from Wednesday
The department of mineral and petroleum resources cited a stronger rand and lower international refined product costs
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 —…
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
South Africa’s petrol, diesel, paraffin and gas prices to ease from Wednesday
The mineral and petroleum resources department attributed this to a lower average Brent crude oil price and firmer rand during the period under review
Petrol and diesel prices set to rise for third straight month from 1 January
The department of mineral and petroleum resources cited a higher crude oil price and a weaker rand
Brace yourself for a big petrol price increase in February
Data from the energy fund warns of a significant increase for all grades of fuel
Petrol and diesel prices decrease on Wednesday
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said the drop is due to lower international crude oil prices
Relief for motorists as fuel prices decrease
The mineral resources and energy department said fuel prices would be lower this month partly because of the drop in the average price of Brent crude oil
Mantashe confirms fuel prices will increase sharply on Wednesday
The change brings the price of a litre of 95-grade unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas to R24.54 a litre
Petrol increases by 37 cents from Wednesday, diesel even higher
The change brings the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas to R22.83 per litre
Petrol price set to drop from 5 July
The price of diesel is, however, set to increase, further fuelling inflation
Small reprieve for motorists with petrol and diesel price cut
The change brings the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas down to R22.63 per litre from Wednesday
Mobile money: Ethiopia struggles to pay the price of progress
Why must motorists wait hours to refuel if there is plenty of petrol? For the answer, follow the money