Tasleem Gierdien17 December 2024 | 9:58

January fuel price projections no cause for Januworry

Fuel and diesel prices are expected to decline slightly in January, except for 93 octane petrol, which might see a slight hike.

January fuel price projections no cause for Januworry

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Fuel recoveries have been balanced for much of December.

Small decreases in petrol and diesel prices (except for 93 petrol) are expected in January.

These are the current projections:

  • Petrol 93: increase of 7 cents per litre
  • Petrol 95: decrease of 1 cent per litre
  • Diesel 0.05% (wholesale): decrease of 5 cents per litre
  • Diesel 0.005% (wholesale): decrease of 3 cents per litre
  • Illuminating paraffin: decrease of 15 cents per litre

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has noted that its daily snapshots are not predictive and do not encompass other possible modifications, such as slate levy adjustments or retail margin changes.