Minister announces fuel hike for Wednesday
Motorist are encouraged to brace themselves for an increase in fuel prices.
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Diesel is set to increase by a 79.84 cents per litre, while the price of illuminating paraffin will go up by 101 cents a litre.
“The main reasons for the fuel price adjustments are due to crude oil prices,” said the department.
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