The holiday has already begun for many, and will have to pay more for petrol and less for diesel from Wednesday. Petrol increases by R0-11 per liter for 93 as well as for 95 degrees, but diesel decreases in price by R0-18 and paraffin decreases by Ro-21 for December month. Economic experts say the rise..
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Holidaymakers will now have to pay more for that long-awaited holiday due to rise in fuel prices
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This is not a drill: The petrol price forecast for July has arrived, and a substantial drop is on the cards for South Africa’s long-suffering motorists
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The spirit of Christmas seems to be returning to South Africa: Some six months after recording our last decrease in the petrol price, July looks like it will give road users in Mzansi the gift they’ve been waiting for. How much cheaper with the petrol price be in July? The Central Energy Fund have released..
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Badnews, here’s how much you can expect to pay for petrol next month (June)
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South Africa’s annual inflation slowed for the first time in three months, with the rate falling below the midpoint of the central bank’s target range after moderation in food-price growth tempered an increase in the cost of petrol. Annual consumer-price growth decelerated to 4.4% from a year earlier compared with 4.5% in March, Statistics South..
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R20 a litre for petrol is possible before the end of 2019 – indicating the difficulties ANC-regime has in finding any solutions to reduce the shock of escalating prices on SA’s businesses and consumers
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The spike in the fuel price on Wednesday and growing unrest in oil-producing Venezuela have done little to assuage fears that the petrol price is set to continue its upward trajectory for most of this year. However, economists believe the oil price is unlikely to rise much above $80 a barrel in 2019, and that..
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Motorists can expect a petrol price hike in May, according to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund.
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Mid-month data on changes to fuel prices show an under-recovery of around 55 cents per litre for petrol, while diesel shows an over-recovery of around 5 cents. Should current conditions persist to the end of the month, this could see the pump price of 95-grade petrol climb to R16.68 per litre, and 93-grade push over..
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The Automobile Association says South Africa motorists can expect “massive” fuel price cuts in January
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A spokesperson for the AA said last weekend that calculations indicate that the price of this fuel will fall further during January 2019. The expectation is that petrol may drop about R1.19 and diesel prices may decrease by R1.44 while lamp oil (paraffin) is expected to fall by R1.32. Experts say that price is still..
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Christmas bonus for motorists will reward consumers with an extra few rands in their wallet – AA predicts big discounts for motorists
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The AA announced Thursday that motorists could expect a significant fall in fuel prices in December, based on current data. R1.54 for petrol and diesel with a decrease of 92 cents. Falling oil prices are indicated as the main reason for the fall in fuel prices. Economists point out that the decline is likely to..
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Nowadays fuel are becoming a luxury in SA – Motorists are going to cough up to fill that fuel tank
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Another significant increase in the price of fuel faces South Africans in the end of October. The statement was issued by the Automobile Association (AA) on Monday. The AA commented on the early calculations made by the Central Energy Fund. The AA stated in its statement: “International oil prices remain high and it is possible..
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New trend in SA with expensive fuel prices – Thieves are now targeting parked vehicles to steal petrol
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The fuel price, which burst through the price ceiling in October, causes a new temptation for criminals who have now begun an attack on parked motor vehicles. For those of you whom know, electrical cable theft is already a well-known source of income for criminals but will soon have to take a side step for..
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South Africans will experience the biggest increase in fuel prices in the history of SA in October
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The AA predicts that gasoline will rise by R1,01 while diesel will rise by a solid R1,24 on 3 October. This will be the biggest increase in fuel prices in the history of SA. The AA states that the increase will reach almost R2.5 billion a month from the economy – an economy that is..
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Recession not only a technical and temporary problem, consumers can expect to pay R17 plus for fuel
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All indications are there that the fuel price may rise by almost R1,15 in October. It can burst the price of fuel through the R17 border, which will bring higher food prices and transport costs. This despite Cyril Ramaphosa’s assurance that the recession is only a technical and temporary problem. However, the higher fuel price..
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Ramaphosa maybe setting the example of the favourite future mode of transport for South Africans?
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The media was full of praise for Ramaphosa, immediately after he became president, for his habit to take early morning walks down the Seapoint promenade and talk to joggers and pedestrians. With the latest announcement of possibly yet another fuel price increase in August, it becomes clear to us what Ramaphosa’s REAL motive for this..
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KwaZulu-Natal highways shut down due to petrol price protests
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In response to skyrocketing petrol prices, the #FuelPricesMustFall campaign has taken to KwaZulu-Natal’s city streets and major highways in protest. Hundreds of motorists were stuck in traffic congestion on Wednesday morning as a result of the demonstration. The purpose of the #FuelPricesMustFall campaign is to raise awareness regarding the issue of escalating fuel prices. The..
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AA warns motorists to brace for possible fuel price hike in July
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Motorists can brace for another potential petrol price hike next month. The Automobile Association is predicting an increase of about 30 cents per litre. This comes on the back of an 82 cents per litre petrol price hike at the start of June. The association’s Layton Beard explains: “It must be noted that this a..
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No good news for consumers, you’re going to struggle more
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The Reserve Bank announcement that the repo rate is reduced by 0.25% is a very slight sugar stroke over other shocks that consumers are going to hit and their living standards will be negative.
Just after Easter week fuel
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