April 01
South Africa: Relief At the Pumps As Fuel Prices Set to Come Down
Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as fuel prices are set to come down. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: South Africans Brace for Increase in Petrol, Diesel and Other Fuels
Consumers will need to dig deeper into their pockets this month as all grades of petrol, diesel, paraffin, and LP gas are expected to increase, starting tomorrow. Read more »
January 26
South Africa: Jet Fuel Secured for or Tambo International Airport
The Department of Transport has announced that the fuels industry and its stakeholders have in total secured the 121.1 million litres of jet fuel needed at OR Tambo International… Read more »
December 30, 2024
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase
Holidaymakers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as they make their way back home following the announcement that all grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase… Read more »
November 04, 2024
South Africa: Diesel, Petrol Price to Increase in November
Prices of all grades of fuel as well as that of petrol and gas are expected to rise this coming Wednesday. Read more »
October 15, 2024
South Africa: SARS to Engage Fuel Industry On Shortage of Jet Fuel
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it will engage with the fuel industry to avert the shortage of jet fuel, known as kerosene. Read more »
October 10, 2024
South Africa: SA Petroleum Company Bill to Be Submitted to Parliament
Cabinet has approved the submission of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill of 2024 to Parliament. Read more »
October 08, 2024
Africa: South Africa's Potential for Oil and Gas 'Significant' - Mantashe
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the discovery of gas and condensate from two exploration wells in the South Outeniqua Basin are proof that South… Read more »
September 18, 2024
South Africa: Meet SA's New Petroleum Company
A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). Read more »
August 05, 2024
South Africa: Fuel Price Decreases in August
The Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources has announced decreases for all grades of fuel for the month of August. Read more »
July 23, 2024
Africa: 200 Oil Producers, Stakeholders From Southern Africa Gather in Pretoria
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will this week host the 3rd South African Conference on Essential and Vegetable Oils, bringing together 200 oil producers… Read more »
June 04, 2024
South Africa: All Grades of Fuel Decrease for June
Consumers are expected to feel some relief this month as the price of all grades of fuel are expected to fall. Read more »
April 02, 2024
South Africa: Consumers to Dig Deeper As Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase
Motorists are expected to feel the pinch even further this month when the prices of all grades of fuel increase. Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Closing Date for Draft SA Petroleum Company Bill Public Comments Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the closing date for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78
Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by R1.78 a litre. Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Increase From Wednesday October 1, 2023
South Africans will once again have to tighten their belts as the fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday. Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Oil and Gas Imperative for Energy Security - Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will "sustainably continue to develop" South Africa's oil and gas resources in order to ensure energy security and alleviate… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July
Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Read more »