Fuel levy relief extended, but here’s why some are pushing back Petrol will increase again in June as the temporary fuel tax relief programme winds down, but diesel sees a significant decrease.
The fuel price outlook for June is a mixed bag for motorists and commuters, with petrol set for another increase and diesel seeing a very welcome decrease.
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that the price of both grades of petrol will increase by R1.43 per litre from Wednesday, June 3. However, diesel is set for significant decreases of R3.25 for 500ppm and R2.62 in the case of 50ppm.
This means that a litre of 95 unleaded petrol will now cost R27.19 at the coast and R28.06 in Gauteng, where the cheaper 93 grade will rise to R27.95.
The wholesale price of diesel will decrease to R27.05 at the coast and R27.92 inland, with 50ppm falling to R27.88 and R28.75, respectively. Retail margins will typically add around R2 to R3 to these amounts.
