Fuel cost on the rise – AGAIN Fuel prices are set to increase sharply on Wednesday night at 24h00 – basically due to higher international prices. In addition, there will be a further 4.9c a litre increase due to the wage increase for forecourt employees as well as a 21,9c […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) acknowledges the fuel price adjustments effective 3 June 2026. While the reduction in diesel prices – approximately R3.25/l for 0.05% sulphur diesel and R2.62/l for 0.005% sulphur diesel – is a welcome, if partial, reprieve for long-haul freight operators, the RFA notes with concern that […]
Volatility in global oil markets and the potential long-tail effects on shipping and energy pricing could have far-reaching consequences for commodity markets and South Africa’s mineral export sector, United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) chief executive Malcolm Curror said on Wednesday. Oil prices have surged sharply in recent weeks amid supply […]
On 5 November, the cost of diesel for transporters decreased by 21 cents per litre for 500ppm (19 cents for 50ppm). However, the price of both grades of petrol (93 and 95) decreased by 39 cents per litre. The CEF attributed the price cuts to an appreciating Rand against the […]
Accidents arising from the transport and handling of petrol and diesel have the potential to cause fatalities and costly damage to property. Moving fuel from port to pump, whether by pipeline or truck, requires the greatest attention to safety. The product, the equipment, the processing and the people handling it […]
Tomorrow, 02 November 2022, the cost of diesel for transporters will increase by R1,42 for 500ppm and R1,43 for 50ppm. That will raise the prices to R25,49 and R35,75 respectively. The price of both grades of petrol – 93 and 95 – will increase by 51 cents per litre. The […]
Data indicates estimated decreases in the fuel price in the coming week as follows: R2.35 per litre for ULP95, R2.18 per litre of ULP93, 77c for 50ppm and 87c for 500ppm. Illuminating paraffin is set to drop by an estimated 87 cents per litre. The Road Freight Association notes that […]
Running a vehicle on Compressed Natural Gas is a novice concept for many South Africans. Although Natural Gas filling stations have been active since 2014, there is an inherent love affair amongst South African’s for Petrol and Diesel powered vehicles. In contrast globally, Natural Gas Vehicles or NGVs, are popular […]
