Motorists welcome petrol cut, diesel costs surge again

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustments  to fuel prices that will take effect on Wednesday. Petrol will decrease by 52 cents a litre, while diesel will increase by between one-rand-23 and one-rand-38 cents a litre. Illuminating paraffin will rise by two-point-three cents a litre, while the maximum retail price of LP Gas will decrease. The department spokesperson, Robert Maake says lower crude oil prices has led to the reduction in petrol costs, but diesel prices have increased due to supply shortages linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources the Director of the Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake