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The price of fuel has increased in South Africa.
As of Wednesday, 7 April 2021, South Africans are now forking out between R1 and 95 cents more per litre of petrol.
The price of 95 (ULP and LRP) increased by R1 while the price of 93 (ULP and LRP) increased by 95 cents a litre.
Diesel 0.05% increased by 65 cents per litre, while Diesel 0.005% increased by 63 cents per litre.
These prices don’t include the fuel tax hike.
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Here is the official petrol price for April
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The Department of Energy has published the latest fuel price adjustments for April 2021, showing a massive increase at the pumps for motorists.
The following changes will take effect from Wednesday, 7 April 2021:
Petrol 95: increase of R1.00 per litre;
Petrol 93: increase of 95 cents per litre;
Diesel 0.05%: increase of 65 cents per litre;
Diesel 0.005%: increase of 63 cents per litre;
Illuminating Paraffin: increase of 35 cents per litre.
The movement in prices is typically affected by two main factors – international petroleum costs, and the movement in the rand/dollar exchange rate. However, in April hikes in fuel levies also come into effect.
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