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Business / Economics

Fuel Prices Set to Rise This Month

  The Energy Ministry has revealed a fuel price hike for February 2025, citing under-recoveries in fuel pricing. The ministry's Anna Salkeus announced that petrol will increase by 42 cents per litre, while both 50ppm and 10ppm diesel will see a rise of 120 cents per litre.  

today3 February, 2025

South Africa

South African Federation of Trade Unions Expresses Concern Over Impact of Fuel Price Hikes on Working Class

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has voiced apprehension regarding the recent fuel price hikes, emphasizing the strain it imposes on the cost of living for the working class. Petrol has surged to one rand and 21 cents per litre, with corresponding increases in diesel and illuminating paraffin. SAFTU's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, highlights data from the Household General Survey, revealing that two-thirds of the country's workforce relies on […]

today6 March, 2024