South African motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as petrol and diesel prices are expected to drop effective, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
The price reduction will be welcome by South Africans as they navigate a hostile economic climate.
According to a release from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), the price of both 93 and 95 octane petrol will decrease by R1.24 per litre effective Wednesday.
The price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) will be cut by R1.19 per litre, while diesel with 0.005 per cent sulphur will drop by R1.09 per litre.
Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will cost 80 cents less per litre, while the price of LP Gas decreases by R1.35 per kilogramme.
The DMRE said several international and local factors contributed to the decreases in petrol and diesel prices.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com