News24 | Petrol Price Relief From Wednesday, but Diesel Hiked
- The price of petrol in South Africa will decrease by 28 cents a litre starting Wednesday, according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
- However, the price of diesel will increase by up to 65 cents a litre, as stated by the department.
- The average Brent Crude oil price decreased slightly, contributing to lower petrol prices, with the department stating that various factors influenced these changes.
- The average international petrol prices also decreased along with the average Brent Crude oil price, which fell from $69.36 to $69.06.
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Petrol price to fall by 28 cents from 6 August, diesel to rise – The Mail & Guardian
The price of petrol in South Africa will decrease by 28 cents a litre from Wednesday, but that of diesel will go up by up to 65 cents, the department of mineral and petroleum resources said on Tuesday. The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin, which many poor households still use for cooking and lighting, will rise by 32 cents a litre, the department said in a statement. Liquified petroleum (LP) gas, another crucial energy source for many ho…
South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Decrease, Diesel On the Up
[SAnews.gov.za] Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel for the month of August.
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