AUTOFORUM

Petrol drops but diesel spikes sharply

Aug, 06 2025, 00:42

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announces a decrease in petrol prices and LPG but a sharp increase in diesel and illuminating paraffin costs, effective from midnight on Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Budget uncertainty - but at least a fuel price decrease for March 2025

Mar, 05 2025, 20:32

Henry van der Merwe welcomed the decrease, noting its positive implications for consumers and businesses alike.

Fuel price hike hits motorists and fuel station owners alike

Feb, 05 2025, 13:43

According to Henry van der Merwe, Chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), the impact is a "lose-lose situation" for fuel retailers and consumers alike.

MISA Comment - Department dragging its feet on fuel review

Jul, 08 2024, 13:59

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has failed to establish a committee to review South Africa’s fuel pricing methodology for the past two years.