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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

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…

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual

‘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…

The prices of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin will fall by as much as 65 cents a litre from Wednesday

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

Fuel has
become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.

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 —…

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

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)

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

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

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

Photo: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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

The G20 must take a strong stand against greenwashing by fossil fuel companies.

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

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

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

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 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

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)

Petrol price set to drop from 5 July

The price of diesel is, however, set to increase, further fuelling inflation

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

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

Pay up: M-Pesa has transformed Kenya’s economy. But Telebirr has been bringing
Ethiopia’s capital to a halt. Photo: Eric Lafforgue/ArtInAllOfUs/Corbis/Getty Images

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

Photo: Leon Sadiki/Getty

Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits

The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home

The largest annual growth in December was recorded in new vehicle sales, up 30.7%,
StatsSA said. Photo: Supplied

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

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 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

The fuel shortage in Malawi began a month ago, driven by an acute shortage of foreign currency that meant fuel couldn’t be imported.

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

The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Fuel prices to decrease

The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday