Motorists rush to fill tanks before fuel price increase

JOHANNESBURG - Record-high petrol price increases are expected to kick in at midnight.

This is after the ongoing war in the Middle East sent prices to the roof.

Meanwhile, the AA warns it will mobilise if the price increases are driven by tax and not the conflict.

South Africans are rushing to fill their fuel tanks ahead of a big increase.

Fuel prices are increasing sharply across the board, with petrol rising by R3.06 per litre.

Diesel users face an even steeper hike, climbing by R7.37 per litre.

Illuminating paraffin sees the biggest jump, up by over R11.67 per litre.

The increases come amid ongoing global and local pressures, adding further strain to consumers already battling high living costs.