Several factors contributed to the decrease in both petrol and diesel prices.
With just about a month and a half left before the festive season kicks in, South African motorists will pay more for petrol and diesel from Wednesday.
The increases comes after a few months of reprieve for cash-strapped motorists.
Petrol and diesel prices
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that the price of both 93 and 95-octane petrol will increase by 25 cents per litre from Wednesday, 6 November.
The price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) increases by 21 cents per litre, and diesel with 0.005% sulphur goes up by 20 cents per litre.
Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will cost 28 cents more per litre, while the price of LP gas increases by 36 cents per kilogramme.
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Reasons for petrol decrease
DMRE spokesperson Robert Maake said several factors contributed to the increases in petrol and diesel prices.
“The reason for these increases is due to mainly higher oil prices on average during the period under review compared to the previous one,”
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