South Africa to announce August fuel prices: Petrol seen steady, diesel up nearly R2 a litre
South Africa’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department is due to publish the official fuel price adjustment for August by Tuesday, with the new prices taking effect on Wednesday. Current data indicates petrol prices will see little change, with only 93-octane petrol expected to edge lower. Diesel users are projected to face increases of close to R2 a litre. The expected move follows higher global oil prices and a weaker rand after renewed tensions in the Middle East.