TimesLIVE reports that petrol prices will drop on Wednesday, but diesel will become more expensive, the Department of Mineral Resources & Energy (DMRE) has confirmed.
The wholesale price of high-sulphur (0.05%) diesel will increase by 18c/l and low-sulphur diesel (0.005%) by 12c/l. But, there will be a 24c/l decrease in the retail price of 93 ULP and a 17c/l drop for 95 ULP, while the price of illuminating paraffin will reduce by 4c/l. International fuel prices increased during the period under review, said the DMRE, but the rand strengthened against the US dollar, leading to a lower contribution to the basic fuel prices. The Automobile Association of SA commented: “A decrease to the price of petrol is naturally welcome news and will provide some relief to embattled consumer. The increase to diesel, though, means input costs in, among other sectors – the agricultural and manufacturing sectors – are also likely to increase, which may result in higher prices for consumers.”
- Read the original of the report in the above regard by Denis Droppa at BusinessLive
- Lees ook, Só lyk Julie se brandstofpryse, by Maroela Media
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