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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
AA

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

  • Umamah Bakharia
1 min read
The G20 must take a strong stand against greenwashing by fossil fuel companies.
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
1 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
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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

  • Mandisa Ndlovu
2 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
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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

  • Anathi Madubela
1 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
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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

  • Anathi Madubela
1 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
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

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

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
“Scrapping the fuel levy means that the rich would also receive that benefit. So, from a point of equity and reducing poverty, it would make more sense to increase cash transfers to the poor and to leave the fuel tax as it is.” (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Why government would fall short of cash if the fuel levy is scrapped

But restructuring the Road Accident Fund levy would reduce pressure on consumers

  • Anathi Madubela
6 min read
Consumer inflation is expected to remain close to the central bank’s 6% ceiling, amid war-induced oil price rally (Dean Hutton/ Bloomberg/ Getty Images)
ANNABEL BISHOP

Reserve Bank set to hike interest rates

Consumer inflation is expected to remain close to the central bank’s 6% ceiling, amid war-induced oil price rally

  • Sarah Smit
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 transport sector continues to be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for 20% of the global total, and the trend is on the rise. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Just three car models make up nearly 50% of SA fatal crashes — study

‘Toyota Quantum and HiAce vehicles are on road on a semi-full-time basis and travel more kilometres vs other models and would, thus, be exposed to more on-road conflict…

  • Tunicia Phillips
3 min read
AFROBAROMETER

South Africa’s democracy is dead: May it be reborn soon

The current system has failed to serve the poor and entrenched conservatism while suppressing debate

  • Zama Ndlovu
7 min read
Fuel has become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Why motorists are paying more for petrol

Steep fuel price hikes are the result of higher levies, which came into effect this week, as well as a turbulent international oil market

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Peace of mind: If you’re buying a used car, be sure to get it properly checked by a reputable company. (Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Don’t forget to look under the bonnet

Second time around: your guide to buying a used car

  • Advertorial Supplement
3 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
Robots weld a vehicle at a Ford plant in Cologne. Seven motor vehicle companies in South Africa have invested in state-of-the-art production facilities. (Oliver Berg/dpa)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

SA motor industry’s sweet deal

Incentive scheme sees billions go to the industry, but supporters say incentives have knock-on benefits

  • Gemma Ritchie
7 min read
The association is predicting a drop of R1.54 per litre for petrol, with diesel dropping by 92 cents and illuminating paraffin by 85 cents. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
AGENCY

‘Massive’ fuel price drop on the cards for December – AA

Just in time for Christmas

  • Agency
1 min read
‘If government doesn’t have the fuel levy, it will have to recover the income the levy provides from somewhere else’ (Graphic: John McCann)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Fuel pricing structure under review

Forgoing levies and duties will leave a big hole in the budget for treasury to fill

  • Lynley Donnelly
  • Gemma Ritchie
5 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
The 4.9c/l increase will cater for the ‘annual salary increase for forecourt attendants, cashiers and other administration staff’ (Bloomberg)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Energy department intervenes to keep petrol price increase down

The total increase has been rounded up to 5c/l and will apply to both grades of petrol, with effect from September 5

  • Agency
1 min read
The current inland price of 93 unleaded is R15.81 a litre. If it does increase by between 23c and 25c, as the AA predicts, the price will rise to between R16.04 and R16.06 a litre (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Bleak outlook for fuel prices — AA

The Automobile Association expects that petrol will increase by between 23c and 25c a litre

  • Agency
1 min read