South African motorists will face higher fuel prices from midnight on Tuesday, with all grades of petrol and diesel set for increases after a month marked by rising global oil prices and regulatory cost adjustments.
The mineral resources and energy department has confirmed the price of 93- and 95-octane petrol will rise by 29c/l. Diesel is hit harder, with wholesale prices increasing by 82c/l for low-sulphur 50ppm and 65c/l for 500ppm fuel.
The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin climbs by 74c/l.
