JOHANNESBURG - The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department has announced an increase in fuel prices from midnight.
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.
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Meanwhile, the fuel levy has been temporarily reduced.
The move follows surging global oil prices linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East. From 1 April, the general fuel levy will be cut by R3 per litre for one month.
This will bring the petrol levy to just over R1 per litre, and diesel to below R1.