Petrol
Motorists urged to brace for record-high increase in petrol price
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that the fuel hike will take effect from 7 April.
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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.
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[LISTEN] Does petrol have an expiry date?
During an interview on TalkRadio 702, Dr Chris Smith explained it's always better to have 'fresh petrol'.
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French police clash violently with protesters over petrol costs
President Emmanuel Macron thanked police forces for their” courage and professionalism” in dealing with demonstrators.
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Spain to propose ban on sale of petrol, diesel cars from 2040
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.
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Economist attributes petrol hike to petrol tax increase
Economist at ETM Analytics George Glynos says if more taxes are layered petrol prices will keep increasing.
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Petrol to increase next month
The Automobile Association says a hefty increase could be in store following a weaker performing rand and a hike in the price of oil.
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Rand depreciation a factor in fuel price hike
Motorists will pay an extra 19 cents per litre for all grades of petrol from next Wednesday.
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AA blames rise in petrol prices on NPA's decision to charge Gordhan
Yesterday, the Energy Department announced that the price of petrol would increase by 45 cents.
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Ongoing feuds between govt entities blamed for petrol increase
Economist Thabi Leoka says a dark cloud around Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan played a major role.
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[LISTEN] Fuel hike for October likely, warns economist
KPMG’s chief economist explains why the petrol price could increase and discusses how it affects consumers.
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Automobile Association predicts hefty petrol price increase
The Automobile Association also predicts paraffin and diesel prices will rise by 24 cents a litre.
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Ceppwawu: Workers expected back today after strike
Ceppwawu has also asked the employer for time to contact workers who are not in immediate reach.
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Ceppwawu hoping for deal to end petroleum sector strike
The union is demanding an 8% increase, while the employer says it can only afford 7%.
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Ceppwawu: Striking workers lose a month’s wages
There have been protests at various pharmaceutical and petrol companies in Gauteng.
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Sapia delivers fuel to some Gauteng stations as strike continues
Negotiations between Ceppwawu and the National Petroleum Employers' Association have reached a deadlock.
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Fuel strike continues as union holds fast on wage demand
At least 15,000 workers affiliated to Ceppwawu are on strike, demanding a 9% wage increase.
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Ceppwawu turns to Labour Department over fuel strike impasse
The union believes that such an intervention can help end an 11-day strike affecting fuel stations.
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Petrol strike: The realities on the ground
The deadlock in wage talks between Ceppwawau and the National Petroleum Employers’ Association is negatively affecting petrol stations and their employees.
