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Government corrects diesel price error ahead of fuel hike

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has corrected its latest fuel price announcement after discovering a calculation error that overstated the diesel price increase set to take effect on Wednesday. In a statement, the department confirmed that an internal mistake during the May 2026 fuel price calculations let to the the diesel levy relief being incorrectly captured. What should have been recorded as a 93.00 cents per litre […]

todayMay 5, 2026 84

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COSATU warns fuel price hikes will push South Africans to the brink

  South Africans will have to dig deeper into their pockets as fuel prices are set to increase from Wednesday, adding pressure on already stretched households. Both grades of petrol will increase by R3,27 per litre, while diesel will rise by R6.19 per litre. The department has attributed the increases partly to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which have contributed to volatile global oil prices. The latest […]

todayMay 4, 2026 148

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Tshwane residents slam tariff hikes, demand better jobs

Some residents in Tshwane are calling on government to create more job opportunities with better pay, as rising living costs continue to put pressure on households. This follows recent electricity tariff hikes that came into effect today, with many South Africans saying they are struggling to cope. Households across South Africa are feeling the strain as rising fuel costs and higher electricity tariffs place further pressure on already stretched budgets. […]

todayApril 1, 2026 33

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SA assures stable fuel supply amid Middle East tensions

  Government has reassured South Africans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable, despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says fuel shipments for March and early April were secured in advance and are already being delivered. However, global oil prices have risen above 100 dollars per barrel and are expected to place upward pressure on domestic fuel costs. "As a net […]

todayMarch 19, 2026 50