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‘Working for petrol’: Many South Africans say driving to work not worth it

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Legislation to ‘protect’ drivers against high petrol prices on the cards

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Food, electricity and fuel: Rising costs hurting South African households

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‘Working for petrol’: Many South Africans say driving to work not worth it

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Legislation to ‘protect’ drivers against high petrol prices on the cards

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Food, electricity and fuel: Rising costs hurting South African households

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Fuel price: What can South Africans expect in May?

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-04-2022 10:22

Fuel prices are a topic of concern for many across the globe and with the fuel levy reduction ending in May, what can locals expect?

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Fuel theft on the rise: Stations may institute paying before filling

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty07-04-2022 10:52

Some petrol stations in South Africa are putting in new rules to curb the rise in fuel theft plaguing the nation as costs increase.

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Fuel price increase: Six ways to save a buck and not overuse petrol

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty06-04-2022 08:02

There are a number of ways to reduce your consumption of fuel – from curbing harsh acceleration to idling, here’s six tips to help you…

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April fuel price for SA: We’ve got good news, and bad news…

By Tom Head04-04-2022 12:13

The projected April fuel price, which comes into effect this week, brings a dark cloud – but at least we can now say there’s a silver lining.

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Fuel levy: Santaco not convinced reduction will make a difference

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty01-04-2022 17:57

The South African National Taxi Council does not believe the fuel levy reduction will, in any way, make a difference.

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Fuel price increase for April may not be as high as expected

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty24-03-2022 12:23

Breathe SA! The fuel price increase for April may not be as painful as previously projected – here’s why…

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AA projects petrol could reach whopping R24 per litre in April

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty16-03-2022 16:02

The Automobile Association (AA) has used data available to project petrol and diesel prices for April and warned locals to brace themselves.

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Fuel rationing incoming if Russia-Ukraine war continues – Energy Dept

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty16-03-2022 10:06

The energy department revealed that if the sanctions on Russia persists, locals could soon be in a situation where fuel rationing is real.

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Fuel price increase petition reaches over 100k signatures, SA annoyed

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty07-03-2022 15:47

A petition on Change.org has over 100 000 signatures, as SA fights back against the fuel price increase – would you sign it?

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NEWS IN A MINUTE: Budget Speech 2022 ‘MASSIVE fuel hikes on the cards’

By The South African23-02-2022 09:57

Need your news quickly on the go? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all the news you really need to know!

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Budget Speech 2022: MASSIVE fuel hikes on the cards

By Nokwanda Ncwane23-02-2022 07:33

Despite South Africans hoping for relief from the record fuel prices ahead of the Budget Speech, a massive fuel hike is on the cards.

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Petrol price: R10.50 per litre alternative solution explained

By Siseko Gwegwe22-01-2022 08:03

Not all hope is lost. The petrol price hike could be solved with an R10.50 per litre alternative. A natural gas producer has explained how.

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Petrol price: R10.50 per litre alternative solution explained

By Siseko Gwegwe31-12-2021 07:57

Not all hope is lost. The petrol price hike could be solved with an R10.50 per litre alternative. A natural gas producer has explained how.

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Fuel price hike: IFP’s request for debate in Parliament DENIED

By Thabo Baloyi06-12-2021 06:36

The IFP has expressed concern over rising fuel costs and had wanted the matter debated in Parliament, but this was denied

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December petrol hike: A mistake was made with fuel price calculations

By Corné van Zyl01-12-2021 16:55

The DMRE announced that it had made a mistake with its fuel price calculations of the already adjusted December fuel hike.

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SA fuel hikes: How do our petrol prices compare to the rest of the world?

By Dan Meyer29-11-2021 17:10

With South African petrol prices continuing to rise month after month, let’s have a look at where we rank globally.

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Petrol price: R10.50 per litre alternative solution explained

By Siseko Gwegwe10-11-2021 11:18

Not all hope is lost. The petrol price hike could be solved with an R10.50 per litre alternative. A natural gas producer has explained how.

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Petrol and diesel price: Fuel costs go up for November

By Siseko Gwegwe02-11-2021 10:37

South African motorists have to accept a new petrol and diesel price increase in November – thanks to a rallying oil price and weaker rand.

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‘Nearly R20 per litre’: Horror forecast for November petrol price revealed

By Tom Head18-10-2021 10:34

A few months ago, the prospect of our petrol price nearing R20 per litre was absurd – but November is set to be a bleak month for motorists.

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Fuel price hike: Kenyans voice fury as tough economic times bite

By AFP16-09-2021 19:34

The East African economic powerhouse Kenya has suffered huge job losses. Now a fuel price increase is cause for further concern.

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Motoring

September fuel adjustments: Petrol price rises again, diesel drops by 15c

By Storm Simpson31-08-2021 15:31

From midnight on Wednesday, 1 September, the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol will be R18.34 inland and R17.62 at the coast.

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Fuel hike: Here’s how the DA plan to combat soaring petrol prices

By Dan Meyer05-08-2021 13:07

The latest fuel hike has placed a massive burden on South African households and businesses, and the DA say it’s high time something changed.

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Fill your tanks, Mzansi: Petrol will cost ‘R1-per-litre more’ from tomorrow

By Tom Head03-08-2021 10:31

If you need to top-up your tank, do it today. Petrol prices are rising by an obscene amount on Wednesday – and diesel users are also affected.

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August petrol price hike: Fuel to cost R18-per-litre in some regions

By Tom Head29-07-2021 08:54

Motorists of Mzansi, look away now. The petrol price for August has been revealed, and a new record-high is set to be smashed next month.

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Fuel hike CONFIRMED: Diesel and petrol price set to soar in July

By Dan Meyer05-07-2021 19:42

Fuel prices are going to increase substantially in July, with the petrol price up by 29 cents and diesel following suit with a 42 cent hike.

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