Petrol price increase: Plan your travel this December
As we enter the busiest travel period of the year, increase in fuel costs places additional strain on households, public transport users, and small businesses.
After enjoying welcome relief in November, motorists and businesses will unfortunately face renewed pressure at the pumps this month.
The Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced the official fuel price adjustments, effective today, December 3.
According to Henry van der Merwe, National Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), the timing of the increases is challenging.
According to him, the steep increases in diesel in particular will have a broader economic impact. He adds that while the market is still benefiting from some underlying currency stability, global uncertainties remain a risk.
The adjustments:
Petrol – Retail price
• 93 ULP & LRP: 29.00 c/litre increase
• 95 ULP & LRP: 29.00 c/litre increase
Diesel – Wholesale price
• 0.05% Sulphur: 65.48 c/litre increase
• 0.005% Sulphur: 82.48 c/litre increase
Illuminating Paraffin
• Wholesale: 74.48 c/litre increase
• SMNRP: 99.00 c/litre increase
LPG
• Maximum Retail Price: 24.00 c/kg increase
