Fuel prices in South Africa increase, Here are some fuel saving tips

Fuel prices in South Africa will increase starting on Wednesday, July 1.

This was announced by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr, Gwede Mantashe.

Petrol will increase by R1.72 a litre and diesel will increase by R1.73 the Department of Energy announced. This translates into a price of R15.12 per litre inland, and coastal regions will fork out R14.42 per litre of petrol.

Diesel users, meanwhile, will be charged R13.03 in Gauteng and R12.43 in coastal areas.

In a statement released to the media by Mantashe’s ministry, the fuel prices in South Africa were adjusted due to the rand strengthening against the dollar, increase in crude fuel prices and the increase of international prices of all refined petroleum products among other factors.

Below are the price adjustments as communicated by Mantashe’s ministry:

• Petrol (both 93 ULP and LRP): one hundred and sixty-three cents per litre (163.00 c/l) increase
• Petrol (both 95 ULP and LRP): one hundred and seventy-two cents per litre (172.00 c/l) increase;
• Diesel (0.05% sulphur): one hundred and seventy-three cents per litre (173.00c/l) increase;
• Diesel (0.005% sulphur): one hundred and sixty-nine cents per litre (169.00c/l) increase;
• Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): two hundred and fourteen cents per litre (214.00 c/l) increase;
• SMNRP for IP: two hundred and eighty-five cents per litre (285.00 c/l) increase;
• Maximum LPGas Retail Price: four hundred and forty-eight cents per kilogram (448.00 c/kg);

Fuel Saving Tips

1. Make Fewer Trips

This can be done by planning ahead and combining all your daily errands into one big trip. Also, explore other options like public transport, carpooling, walking or riding a bike.

2. Go Easy on the Accelerator

Drive smoothly and try to maintain a steady speed. Use the gearbox sensibly, and change up through the gears as soon as practical. If you drive an automatic, ease back slightly on the accelerator once the car has gained sufficient speed. Avoid peak hour and other heavy traffic where possible.

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