“The Rand has weakened against the US dollar since mid-December, while international petroleum prices have continued their upward march,” the association says.
Read: Emptier wallets as fuel prices skyrocket
The AA observes that if international petroleum prices had remained unchanged from November, South African fuel prices would actually have dropped by around 2c a litre in the new year.
Instead, petrol is expected to increase by 51c a litre, diesel by around 40c and illuminating paraffin by 43c at midnight tonight (Tuesday).
Read: As rand rebounds, lower fuel price in December
The AA adds that it expects 2017 to be a difficult year for motorists.
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