Petrol
Energy Dept announces 1c per litre increase for both grades of petrol
The department is citing the rand's depreciation against the US dollar as a reason for the adjustment.
During an interview on TalkRadio 702, Dr Chris Smith explained it's always better to have 'fresh petrol'.
President Emmanuel Macron thanked police forces for their” courage and professionalism” in dealing with demonstrators.
The plan is included in a draft document for a law on climate change which Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government hopes to present to parliament by the end of 2018.
Economist at ETM Analytics George Glynos says if more taxes are layered petrol prices will keep increasing.
The Automobile Association says a hefty increase could be in store following a weaker performing rand and a hike in the price of oil.
Motorists will pay an extra 19 cents per litre for all grades of petrol from next Wednesday.
Yesterday, the Energy Department announced that the price of petrol would increase by 45 cents.
Economist Thabi Leoka says a dark cloud around Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan played a major role.
KPMG’s chief economist explains why the petrol price could increase and discusses how it affects consumers.
The Automobile Association also predicts paraffin and diesel prices will rise by 24 cents a litre.
Ceppwawu has also asked the employer for time to contact workers who are not in immediate reach.
The union is demanding an 8% increase, while the employer says it can only afford 7%.
There have been protests at various pharmaceutical and petrol companies in Gauteng.
Negotiations between Ceppwawu and the National Petroleum Employers' Association have reached a deadlock.
At least 15,000 workers affiliated to Ceppwawu are on strike, demanding a 9% wage increase.
The union believes that such an intervention can help end an 11-day strike affecting fuel stations.
The deadlock in wage talks between Ceppwawau and the National Petroleum Employers’ Association is negatively affecting petrol stations and their employees.
The association says the association is working on ensuring that motorists are able to fill up their tanks.