Trouble for the rand
The rand and local markets are trading weaker at the start of the new week, weighed by the protracted Iran War and forecasts of higher inflation.
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South Africans warned to think twice before storing petrol or diesel at home to save money
South Africans considering stockpiling petrol or diesel at home amid rising fuel prices have been warned to think carefully about the risks involved.
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South Africans forced to pay R300 to government every time they fill up at a petrol station
The government pockets over R300 every single time someone fill up their tank at a petrol station.
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brent crude | diesel | fuel price | National | News | Paraffin
Big fuel price rise from Wednesday
The department of mineral and petroleum resources has confirmed that petrol will rise by R3.27 a litre this week, while diesel will increase by R6.19/litre, depending on the sulphur grade. The adjustment follows price changes in April, when petrol increased by more than R3/litre and diesel by more than R7/litre. After the May adjustment, inland…
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Dawie Roodt | Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources | diesel | diesel prices | Efficient Group | Energy
Filling stations across South Africa run out of petrol and diesel
Many filling stations across South Africa have run out of petrol and diesel ahead of the big price increases on 1 April 2026.
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diesel | diesel prices | fuel | fuel price apps | Motoring | Smartphones
Easy way South Africans can find fuel stations with the cheapest diesel
There are several apps South African motorists can use to find the best prices on diesel at fuel stations near them or within particular areas.
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Between R211 and R691 more to fill up your car with petrol or diesel next month
Based on current CEF data, the price of diesel in South Africa will increase by 47% in April.
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AfriForum | Astron Energy | diesel | Energy | Jacques Broodryk | Natref
Petrol and diesel shortage warning in South Africa
Afriforum warns that certain petrol stations across South Africa are already experiencing fuel shortages due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Huge fuel price cuts on the horizon
South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February — a rare bright spot in a world rattled by geopolitical theatrics and jittery oil markets. In an unexpected twist, the rand has staged its strongest run in…
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Great news about petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
Petrol and diesel prices will be reducing substantially on Wednesday, which is especially great news for South Africans travelling back from holiday destinations from that day.