Motorists to fork out 96 cents a litre more for petrol

South Africans will pay 96 cents a litre more for petrol from midnight on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the Department of Energy (DOE), diesel will increase with 74 cents a litre, illuminating paraffin with 73 cents a litre and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with 154 cents a kilogram.

“The main reason for the fuel price increases is the average increase in the price of crude oil (by about 20%) during the period under review compared to the previous period. The other reason is the depreciation of the Rand against the US Dollar,” read the statement.

South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, based on international and local factors that influence it either negatively or positively.