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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)

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

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

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

The retail price of both grades of petrol sold in South Africa will dip by 7 cents a litre from Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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

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But prices are expected to remain higher for longer in the wake of a tighter oil market

Inflation eases again in September

But prices are expected to remain higher for longer in the wake of a tighter oil market

‘The worst is yet to come,’ the IMF said about the global economy this week. But, for now at least, South Africa’s inflation looks to be subsiding. (Photo by Askin Kiyagan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Inflation, recession and Opec+: What is in store for consumers?

‘The worst is yet to come,’ the IMF said about the global economy this week. But, for now at least, South Africa’s inflation looks to be subsiding

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

Petrol jumps over R20 a litre inland

Ahead of travel season, Wednesday’s fuel price hike will push the price of petrol – around R19.50 a litre – to above R20 in Gauteng and other inland provinces

Failing to invest in a decarbonised economy could cost South Africa trillions, but calls to mobilise capital come amid fiscal strain. (Simon Dawson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Oil volatile amid cartel crisis

The breakdown of the oil-producer alliance could cause already high prices to spike

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

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In a surprise move on Monday, Qatar — which has been an OPEC member since 1961 — said it would quit the cartel next month in order to focus on gas production. (Olesya Astakhova/Reuters)

OPEC meets as Trump calls for oil taps to be kept on

​OPEC members and other oil-producing countries gather in Vienna on Thursday to discuss cutting output to prop up prices

Qatar’s oil production is around 600 000 barrels per day and it is the world’s 17th largest producer of crude oil, according to specialist website, world data.info. (Alaa Al Marjani/Reuters)

Qatar to quit Saudi-dominated OPEC in 2019

The decision was ‘technical and strategic’ and had ‘nothing to do with the ‘blockade’, says Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi

At midnight the price of petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 58 cents a litre and the price of petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will drop 72.00c/l. (File photo)

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The petrol price could drop by about R1.50 a litre, if not more, in December

Royal Dutch Shell announced Thursday that second-quarter net profits quadrupled, energised by high oil prices and asset sales. (AFP)

Europe’s energy giants reap benefits of oil price surge

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Saudi tensions could increase SA fuel prices

A rapid price hike will result in South Africans paying more for food and transport.

Oil futures slump as Opec keeps pumping

Oil’s recovery from a six-year low has slowed amid speculation that global production will expand as prices rebound, prolonging a surplus.

In early April 2018

Mid-East oil urge surges as US shale pales

Opec crude oil output has risen to its highest level in almost four years but the US shale boom is showing signs of slowing.

The oil price has hit a five-year low of $50 a barrel.

Sasol takes stock of oil price crash

The energy firm’s largest investment in the United States is likely to be in jeopardy if the current conditions prevail.

Gulf oil ­producers

Opec creates global shock waves

The oil cartel believed it could help production. Instead, it ended up hurting itself, energy stocks, commodities and other economies.

Indonesian fuel hike under certain conditions

Indonesian fuel hike under certain conditions

Indonesia’s parliament voted on Saturday to give the government authority to raise subsidised fuel prices under certain conditions.

Oil price on a high

Oil price on a high

Oil price soars as Iran, Opec’s second-highest producer, halts exports to British and French companies.