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FILE: Protest in Kagiso over illegal mining in the area on 4 August 2022 Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey-Makhaza/Eyewitness News

Fuel price

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    Fuel price decrease brings a bit of relief to struggling SA motorists

    On Wednesday, both grades of petrol decreased by R1.32 a litre, diesel went down by between R0.88 and R0.91 a litre while paraffin will cost R1.44 less.

    12 days ago
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    Food on the table or a ride home? Spiking taxi fares leave commuters scrambling

    Taxi fare increases have already been introduced in Tshwane, where commuters say this month's hikes are adding to their already difficult financial situations.

    38 days ago
  • The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced the increase to the fuel prices for this month. Picture: Pixabay

    Even if govt amends fuel levy, the impact won’t be sufficient - economist

    Ray White speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, the director and chief economist at Ecomometrix, on what the expected fuel price increase means for the South African economy.

    41 days ago
  • ‘We are gatvol of having to pay the price for ANC’s corruption’ - DA on fuel price hike

    The National Assembly held a debate on the rising cost of fuel in South Africa. DA's John Steenhuisen demanded that government slash fuel prices. #FuelHike

    61 days ago
  • FILE: It also come after the government announced its temporary fuel levy relief. Picture: 123rf.com

    DA vows to slash fuel prices when it 'governs' from 2024

    The debate follows the latest increases - which have taken the price of petrol to almost R25 per litre.

    61 days ago
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    Deregulation of fuel industry not the answer - Fuel Retailers Association

    The local fuel industry and consumers are bearing the brunt of limited fuel stocks due to the war in Ukraine and while government’s stepped in to cushion consumers through the fuel levy relief, it has warned this is an unsustainable intervention.

    67 days ago
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    Prospects of making profit from fuel remain bleak in SA

    global factors will influence the fuel industry beyond the devastating effects of the war in Ukraine.

    68 days ago
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    Govt: Weaker rand, high oil prices contributed to fuel price hike

    Petrol went up by between R2.33 and R2.43 at midnight, while diesel increased by between R1.07 and R1.10 a litre.

    75 days ago
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    New fuel prices announced for SA: Here they are

    With a decision now taken on the fuel levy, the energy department has announced that the price of petrol 95 unleaded will rise by R2.33 a litre from midnight.

    76 days ago
  • Commuters board a minibus taxi at the Baragwanath taxi rank in Soweto, Johannesburg.

    Government support the only way, says taxi industry

    The price of petrol continues to rise but commuters cannot afford a ticket hike and minibus, metered taxi and e-hailing drivers are still struggling with COVID setbacks.

    77 days ago
  • FILE: Government had said that measures would be pronounced but so far, we have not heard what the way forward is. Picture: © zhudifeng/123rf.com

    No reprieve in sight for massive fuel price hike - yet?

    John Perlman spoke to spokesperson at Automobile Association Layton Beard about the price hike and what this means for motorists.

    79 days ago
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    With fuel price set to go up next month, clarity needed if govt will intervene

    The Mineral Resources and Energy Department had previously stated that the removal of the general fuel levy was only for April and May as the sale of strategic reserves only covered these months.

    87 days ago
  • FILE: The reason for this is that there is a global shortage of middle distillate, which is needed to produce diesel fuel. Picture: © nomadsoul1/123rf.com

    This is why the price of diesel is increasing

    Lester Kiewet spoke to Professor Harro Von Blottniz, who says there is a global shortage of middle distillate, which is needed to produce diesel fuel.

    102 days ago
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    Petrol will still cost you more from Wednesday despite reduced fuel levy

    93 Octane will cost 28 cents more while 95 will go up by 36 cents.

    131 days ago
  • FILE: The AA's Layton Beard said government needs to look into further relief measures beyond the month of June. Picture: © zhudifeng/123rf.com

    AA says fuel levy holiday hasn't taken the sting out of petrol price hike

    The cost for all grades of fuel is set increase with effect from midnight, 93-octane will cost you 28 cents more while 95 will go up by 36 cents.

    132 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Picture: GCIS

    MPs welcome Godongwana’s move to temporarily decrease general fuel levy

    Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said that the temporary reprieve would give motorists a R1.50 reprieve in next month’s expected R3.85 petrol increase.

    136 days ago
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    Parly committee calls for energy & finance ministers to review fuel price

    Parliament's Mineral Resources and Energy Committee stressed the need to roll out ways to mitigate excessive fuel price costs and bring some relief to cash-strapped consumers.

    138 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Picture: GCIS.

    There could be less pain at the pumps in April, May - Godongwana

    Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told MPs the government was eyeing temporary relief at the pumps in April and May.

    145 days ago
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