While petrol is expected to decrease slightly next month, diesel users can expect a substantial increase.

According to the Automobile Association (AA), unleaded petrol 95 (ULP) is expected to reduce by approximately five cents per litre while ULP93 is set for a reduction of approximately 16 cents per litre.

Diesel is expected to increase by between 40 cents per litre and 38 cents per litre, while illuminating paraffin will increase by around 39 cents per litre.

The AA was commenting on current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund.

The official fuel price adjustments for December are likely to be announced at the end of November, with the official adjusted fuel prices coming into effect on 4 December, the first Wednesday of the new month.

The AA said the price outlook may change over the next two weeks, before the official December adjustment is made.

“Planning for a long journey during the December/January break should begin now and should include a complete once-over of your vehicle to ensure it is ready for a long trip.

“In addition to keeping your vehicle in good condition, we also urge all road users to ensure their state of mind is equally ready to share the road and to play their part in keeping our roads safe this festive season,” the AA said.