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Petrol price relief for motorists in August
Motorists can expect a significant drop in the petrol price as from Wednesday August 6.
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JOHANNESBURG – The Automobile Association expects the petrol price to be cut by more than 40 cents a litre from next week.
An Eyewitness News (EWN) report stated, “The Energy Department will make the announcement later today on a possible fuel price decrease.”
According to EWN, the association’s Layton Beard said this comes off the back of the oil price showing a gradual downward trend.
“We expected that the petrol prices could be lower by between 47 to 49 cents a litre, with diesel down by approximately 70 cents. We expect illuminating paraffin would also be set for a drop of around 68 cents a litre.”