Minister announces fuel hike for Wednesday

 

The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, announced the adjustment of fuel prices that will come into effect from Wednesday, February 2.

 

Consumers are advised to take note of the following changes:

 

 

According to a statement from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at an international level, including importation costs, such as the shipping costs.

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