Michel Bega

By Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor


PICS: Motorists queue for fuel at petrol stations ahead of price increase

Motorists rushed to petrol stations on Tuesday evening ahead of the price increase at midnight.


South African motorists quickly made their way to the petrol stations on Tuesday evening to fill up their tanks ahead of the price increase.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced an R2.43 petrol price increase (per litre for 93 octane) while 95 octane will increase by R2.33 per litre from 1 June.

The prices of diesel (0.05% sulphur) will increase by R1.10 per litre, while diesel (0.005% sulphur) increased by R1.07 per litre.

Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will now cast R1.56 more per litre. The price of LP gas decreases by 51 cents per kg.

The average Brent Crude oil price increased from 104.78 US Dollars (USD) to 115.00 USD during the period under review.

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