Basic Fuel Price News Today

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr Gwede Mantashe, CONFIRMED the fuel price increase for MAY.

Several international and local factors that contributed to the increase in petrol and diesel prices from Wednesday

The South African liquid fuels industry has become an economic powerhouse. We take a deep dive into this eminent industry and how it is continuing to drive the nation’s economy on a robust and sustainable level.

South Africa’s fuel price is comprised of many different elements, some of which make fuel in the country more expensive

South Africa: Minister Gwede Mantashe announces adjustment of fuel prices effective from 5 July 2023

The DMRE said there were several international and local factors that contributed to the adjustments in the petrol and diesel prices

Fuel costs hardly ever reduce for South Africans. Drivers are paying R1.50 more per litre of fuel compared

Fuel prices are a sore point for South Africans. Despite worldwide increased prices, local motorists are paying around R1.50 a litre more for fuel in May 2023 than at the same time last year. We look at the various costs in one litre of fuel.

Why is it that South Africans pay so much for fuel? The AA has shed some light on the petrol price breakdown:

Petrol users across South Africa are paying about R1.50 a litre more for fuel in May than at the same time last year.