Transport operators are facing tighter margins this month following a surge in fuel prices that took effect early Wednesday, pushing wholesale diesel above 2024 levels despite softer oil markets and a firmer rand.
Diesel recorded the steepest hikes, increasing by between 66c and 83c a litre. Wholesale diesel 0.05 sulphur will rise 66c to R19.79 a litre inland and R18.96 at the coast up from R19.21 and R18.42 respectively in December last year. The premium low-sulphur 0.005 grade has jumped almost 83c a litre.
Petrol, by contrast, rose by 29c a litre, taking 95 unleaded to R21.41 inland and R20.58 at the coast, slightly lower than the levels seen in December 2024.
