Business
More pain at pumps next month─── 08:43 Fri, 27 Apr 2018
The rand's volatility and rise in crude oil prices will see consumers pay a record price for fuel at pumps next month.
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe yesterday afternoon announced that the price of petrol will increase by 49c a litre on Wednesday, 2 May.
Diesel will increase by 58 and 59c/l depending on its sulphur content.
The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will increase by 52c/l, whereas the single maximum national retail price (SMNRP) of illuminating paraffin will increase by 69.00c/l.
The maximum retail price of LP Gas will increase by 70c/kg.