We investigated garages in South Africa for adulterated diesel with interesting results
MyBroadband tested diesel from various garages around Pretoria with the Yateks Viscopen, and found that expensive did not always mean good.
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Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources | diesel | diesel prices | fuel prices | General Fuel Levy (GFL) | Motoring
South African motorists could be paying R508 less per tank of petrol
The Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources is reviewing the fuel price formula to separate certain fuel price add-ons.
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50ppm diesel | Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) | diesel | diesel prices | fuel | Motoring
Goodbye diesel price cut in South Africa — while petrol price drop turns sour
The expected reduction in petrol prices in August 2026 has declined by 75% since the start of the review period.
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Proposal to change the official petrol price every two weeks in South Africa
South Africa could move away from its long-standing monthly fuel price adjustment, following a proposal to introduce bi-weekly price changes to better respond to rapid swings in global oil markets.
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When André de Ruyter was CEO, Eskom shut down a tender review panel
Eskom cut a tender review panel while André de Ruyter was CEO to reduce costs, which has been blamed for an allegedly dodgy R21-billion diesel contract going unnoticed.
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Big win for the rand
The rand has pushed to its strongest level since March, gaining on news that the United States and Iran have reached a deal to end the war in the region.
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Democratic Alliance (DA) | diesel | Energy | OUTA | petrol | South Africa
Price of petrol and diesel should be under R22 per litre right now in South Africa
South African motorists would be paying less than R22 per litre for petrol and diesel in June, with the DA pushing for a permanent reduction in fuel taxes.
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Annabel Bishop | Bianca Botes | Citadel Global | diesel | Energy | Investec
R1.10 per litre petrol price joy for South Africa
South African motorists are looking at relief at the pumps of over R1 per litre in July, as the over-recovery in prices looks firmer and prospects for the rand and global oil brighten.
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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.