{"id":653513,"date":"2023-01-04T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T14:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=653513"},"modified":"2023-01-04T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T14:33:32","slug":"how-much-it-costs-to-drive-south-africas-most-popular-cars-right-now-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/653513\/how-much-it-costs-to-drive-south-africas-most-popular-cars-right-now-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How much it costs to drive South Africa’s most popular cars right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africans are benefitting significantly from lower prices for petrol and diesel this month – making it cheaper to fill up their daily drivers.<\/p>\n

From Wednesday, 4 January, motorists will see petrol prices drop by R2.06 per litre, now spending R21.40 for a litre of 95 unleaded petrol inland and R20.75 when at the coast. Diesel drivers will also see a drop at R2.81 taking the price per litre to R21.47.<\/p>\n

According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, the decrease in fuel prices is due to the decrease in the cost of Brent Crude Oil. The decrease in fuel prices also comes amid concerns about a potential global recession, which may cause oil prices to continue declining.<\/p>\n

This decrease follows periods of increases putting more pressure on cash-strapped consumers. The drop can be attributed to a fall in the price of crude oil on the global market and the South African rand strengthening against the US dollar.<\/p>\n

The decrease in petrol prices is welcomed by South African consumers, as petrol is a significant expense for many households and businesses. It is, however, worth noting that petrol prices can be subject to fluctuations and may rise again in the future.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Inland<\/th>\nDecember Official<\/th>\nJanuary Official<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
93 Petrol<\/td>\nR23.16<\/td>\nR21.10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95 Petrol<\/td>\nR23.46<\/td>\nR21.40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.05% diesel (wholesale)<\/td>\nR23.92<\/td>\nR21.23<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0.005% diesel (wholesale)<\/td>\nR24.23<\/td>\nR21.42<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illuminating Paraffin<\/td>\nR17.19<\/td>\nR15.26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The table below breakdown how much you would spend filling up on popular tank sizes:<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tank size<\/th>\n93 unleaded<\/th>\n95 unleaded<\/th>\n0.05% diesel<\/th>\n0.005% diesel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
45 litres<\/strong><\/td>\nR949.50<\/td>\nR963.00<\/td>\nR955.35<\/td>\nR963.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60 litres<\/strong><\/td>\nR1 266.00<\/td>\nR1 284.00<\/td>\nR1 273.80<\/td>\nR1 285.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80 litres<\/strong><\/td>\nR1 688.00<\/td>\nR1 712.00<\/td>\nR1 698.40<\/td>\nR 1 713.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

BusinessTech research analysing sales figures from the National Automobile Association of South Africa (Naamsa) found that the following cars were the most popular in 2022 (Note: All figures referenced refer to the number of units sold over the year)<\/em>:<\/p>\n