South African motorists can expect good news at the pumps in June with the price of petrol set to decrease.<\/p>\n
However, other fuel users will pay more when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announces adjusted fuel price for June, the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa says.<\/p>\n
The AA was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.<\/p>\n
The association predicts that petrol will be 11 cents a litre cheaper in June. Diesel, meanwhile, is set to increase by about 22 cents a litre and illuminating paraffin by 21 cents.<\/p>\n
“The rand continued to strengthen against the US dollar throughout May, while international oil prices remained mostly flat.<\/p>\n
“But the sharp spike in oil at the start of the month is still spilling over into the data, with the prices of refined diesel having seen a bigger impact than petrol,\u201d said the AA.<\/p>\n
The AA said this will be disappointing news for transport companies who rely on diesel to power their fleets.<\/p>\n
“It will also not be welcomed by citizens who use illuminating paraffin for cooking, lighting, and especially heating during the winter months.”<\/p>\n
The association said the continuing strength of the rand is good news, though.<\/p>\n
“For as long as our currency continues to put in strong performances against the US dollar, the impact of rebounding international oil prices will be softened,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The energy department will announce official changes some time before they come into effect on Wednesday, 2 June 2021.<\/p>\n
This is how the changes could be reflected at the pumps:<\/p>\n
| Fuel (Inland)<\/th>\n | May official<\/a><\/th>\n | June expected<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Petrol<\/td>\n | R17.23<\/td>\n | R17.12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n| 93 Petrol<\/td>\n | R17.01<\/td>\n | R16.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 0.05% Diesel (wholesale)<\/td>\n | R14.46<\/td>\n | R14.68<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 0.005% Diesel (wholesale)<\/td>\n | R14.50<\/td>\n | R14.72<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Illuminating Paraffin<\/td>\n | R8.57<\/td>\n | R8.78<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n | \n |