diesel prices

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    AfriForum appeals for a permanent or longer fuel tax cut

    AfriForum appeals for a permanent or longer fuel tax cut Civil action organisation AfriForum has written to finance minister Enoch Godongwana, requesting that he make the temporary cut in fuel levies permanent. To provide relief to motorists amid surging fuel prices, the South African...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    R3 fuel tax cut for South Africa

    R3 fuel tax cut for South Africa South Africa will reduce a tax imposed on fuel to offset the impact of surging oil prices on domestic gasoline, finance minister Enoch Godongwana said. The levy will be reduced by R3 per litre for both petrol and diesel in April, Godongwana said in an interview...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Petrol price headed for R30 in May

    Petrol price headed for R30 in May South Africa's petrol prices could reach nearly R30 per litre by May 2026 if there are no major declines in oil prices or a strengthening of the dollar against the rand during April. According to BizNews's Alec Hogg, motorists will likely face a R6 per litre...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Hilux and Ranger drivers in for big pain in April

    Hilux and Ranger drivers in for big pain in April South Africans driving large diesel-powered vehicles, including some of the country's top-selling bakkies and SUVs, could pay up to R691 more on a tank of fuel from next month. That is based on the prices of products in South Africa's petroleum...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Easter Weekend petrol price pain in South Africa

    Easter Weekend petrol price pain in South Africa South Africans planning to travel long distances over the coming Easter Weekend should prepare to spend substantially more to cover some of the country's most popular routes. In 2026, the long weekend will run from Friday, 3 April to Monday, 6...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Early data shows petrol and diesel price disaster in April

    Early data shows petrol and diesel price disaster in April Early fuel price review data suggests significant increases are looming for petrol and diesel prices in South Africa in April 2026. South Africa's fuel prices are adjusted on the first Wednesday of each month based on the cost of...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's diesel prices have surged over 1,000% since 1995

    South Africa's diesel prices have surged over 1,000% since 1995 South Africa's diesel prices have increased over tenfold in the last three decades, contributing significantly to the higher cost of living due to the increased use of road transport for food and other goods. Unlike the petrol...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    February petrol and diesel prices not looking good

    February petrol and diesel prices not looking good Early unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows South African motorists could face further fuel price hikes in February 2025. The prices of all grades of petrol and diesel increased slightly in the year's first fuel price...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Petrol and tolls cost breakdown for December 2024

    Petrol and tolls cost breakdown for December 2024 The average South African motorist will pay much less on fuel and tolls to cover the most popular holiday highway routes in 2024 than they did last year. The prices of petrol and diesel are substantially lower than they were at the same time in...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    Government losing over R4,000 a year in GFL tax for every EV sale

    Government losing over R4,000 a year in GFL tax for every EV sale The South African government loses an average of nearly R5,000 in general fuel levy (GFL) taxes for every electric vehicle (EV) that replaces a petrol or diesel car. One of National Treasury’s major sources of tax revenue is the...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Petrol prices at risk of increase due to pirate attacks

    Petrol prices at risk of increase due to pirate attacks While 2024 kicked off with a welcome reduction in petrol and diesel prices, South African motorists should brace for pain at the pumps in the coming months. Increased piracy activity in the Red Sea could cause a surge in fuel prices over...
  13. Jan

    Petrol increasing R1.27 per litre and diesel 30c-31c per litre in March 2023

    Big petrol price hike for South Africa — how much more it costs to fill up Most South African motorists with petrol cars will pay an extra R57.15 or more to fill their tanks in March 2023. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's Central Energy Fund (CEF) has published the official...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Big diesel and petrol price cuts to kick off 2023

    Big diesel and petrol price cuts to kick off 2023 South African motorists will be greeted with big price drops at the pumps in early 2023. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the country's official fuel prices for January 2023, showing substantial declines in petrol...
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