The CEF does not present daily snapshot data for LP Gas, so it is not currently possible to give the expected price for December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The daily snapshots from the CEF are also not entirely predictive of the final fuel price adjustments, and the numbers may change by the end of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources only announces the final price a few days before the implementation date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the data does give a strong indication of where prices are headed and reflects the current market trends for the first half of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the year draws to a close, the rand remains on the front foot, trading stronger against the dollar at around R16.80\/$<\/p>\n\n\n\n The unit strengthened on Monday, supported by higher gold prices, as local investors looked towards the year’s final pieces of economic data for clues on the health of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gold held near a more than seven-week high on Monday on a weaker dollar and lower US yields. As a major producer of precious metals, South Africa often benefits from firmer bullion prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Through the past week, the rand was able to capitalise on weaker USD sentiment. As the USD remained in a weaker trend, the rand was able to sustain the break below 16.90\/$ and open the door for even more appreciation,” ETM Analytics said in a research note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Technically speaking, the rand could now test levels in the 16.60s before the end of the year, which would play a significant role in reinforcing the virtuous cycle that has resulted in the rand appreciating as much as it has this year,” ETM Analytics said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Recoveries-mid-december-2025.jpg\")
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