Pretoria – Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe on Monday announced increases in fuel prices including petrol, diesel, and paraffin.
The adjustment of fuel prices based on local and international factors is with effect from Wednesday, (6 September 2023).
- Petrol (both 93 and 95 Octane): One hundred and seventy-one cents per litre (171.00 c/l) increase.
- Diesel (0.05% sulphur): Two hundred and eighty-four cents per litre (284.00 c/l) increase.
- Diesel (0.005% sulphur): Two hundred and seventy six-cents per litre (276.00 c/l) increase.
- Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): Two hundred and seventy-eight cents per litre (278.00 c/l) increase.
- SMNRP for IP: Three hundred and seventy cents per litre (370.00 c/l) increase.
- Maximum Retail Price of LPGas: Two hundred and twenty-six cents per kilogram (226.00 c/kg) increase.
The fuel prices schedule for the different zones will be published on Tuesday, (5 September 2023).
Meanwhile, Minister Mantashe said he approved a 5.0 c/l increase in the price structures of petrol to accommodate the wage increase for Forecourt employees in line with the Motor Industry Bargaining Council Agreement.
