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Petrol price to hit record R30.25 a litre in Gauteng from Wednesday

First reported 5 Oct, 13:23 UTCUpdated 8h ago4 sources

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South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.

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Mail & Guardian
Petrol price to hit record R30.25 a litre in Gauteng from Wednesday

South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.

From the Center
The Rio Times
South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre

South Africa's petrol price rises by up to US$0.20 a litre on 7 October, taking 95 unleaded in Gauteng to a record of about US$1.82 as oil tops US$100.

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  1. Mail & GuardianLean LeftZAHigh factuality
    Petrol price to hit record R30.25 a litre in Gauteng from Wednesday (opens Mail & Guardian in a new tab)

    South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.

  2. The Rio TimesCenterBRMostly factual
    South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre (opens The Rio Times in a new tab)

    South Africa's petrol price rises by up to US$0.20 a litre on 7 October, taking 95 unleaded in Gauteng to a record of about US$1.82 as oil tops US$100.

  3. Daily MaverickLean LeftZAHigh factuality
    FUEL SHOCK: Why we could not avoid petrol pump prices shooting up above R30 per litre (opens Daily Maverick in a new tab)

    It’s just bad news all round with the pedal firmly on the metal for a further acceleration in inflation against the backdrop of a sluggish and slowing domestic economy.

  4. PunchCenterNGMostly factual
    Petrol, diesel prices rise 86% in eight months – Report (opens Punch in a new tab)

    The average prices of petrol and diesel have risen by 86 per cent in eight months, reaching N1,378/litre and N1,899/litre respectively, a new report says. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-diesel-prices-rise-86-in-eight-months-report/

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