insert_link Business / Economics December Fuel Prices Set to Rise The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has confirmed a 21-cent-per-litre increase for petrol and both diesel types starting later this week. In Walvis Bay, petrol will cost N$20.58 per litre, 50ppm diesel N$20.13, and 10ppm diesel N$20.23. Diesel under-recoveries will be absorbed by the National Energy Fund. The Ministry’s Anna Salkeus stressed the importance of balancing cost recovery with consumer protection while ensuring steady fuel supply, wishing residents a safe and prosperous holiday season. today1 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics FNB South Africa warns that today’s fuel price hike is a blow to holidaymakers FNB South Africa warns that today’s fuel price hike, with 95-octane and 93-octane petrol increasing by 17-cents per litre and diesel by over 50-cents, is a blow to holidaymakers. The bank attributes the rise to a weaker rand, driven by global factors like the United States elections and higher international diesel prices. FNB senior economist Koketso Mano advises citizens to revise their fuel budgets: today4 December, 2024