Brace yourselves for another predicted fuel increase
South African motorists could expect another fuel increase in February, making it the fourth consecutive month of fuel increases.
We’re only two weeks into 2025, and Januworry has brought a lot of stress. February seems to have the same agenda – more money for less fuel.
As of January 13, 2025, the Central Energy Fund projected fuel increases for all grades of fuel; effective from February 4, 2025.
Petrol 93 unleaded is projected to increase by 81 cents, while Petrol 95 unleaded could see an increase of 75 cents. Diesel 0.05% is expected to increase by 90 cents, while Diesel 0.005% could increase by 88 cents.
According to The South African, this is due to a combination of the depreciating rand and the continued increase in the price of oil, due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
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This increase will come just after motorists saw an increase on January 1, with increases of between 8 cents and 12 cents per litre.
An increase in February would make it the fourth consecutive month that motorists have had to pay more at the pump.
Currently, the fuel prices are as follows:
Inland:
Petrol 95 unleaded: R21.59
Petrol 93 unleaded: R21.34
Diesel 0.05%: R19.29
Diesel 0.005%: R19.44
Coastal:
- Petrol 95 unleaded: R20.80
- Petrol 93 unleaded: R20.55
- Diesel 0.05%: R18.50
- Diesel 0.005%: R18.68
Brace yourselves, Mzansi. Fuel may get a bit more expensive soon, so it may be a good idea to go easy on the gas pedal this month.
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