While a 52 cents per litre petrol price cut offers some relief, soaring diesel and paraffin prices continue to burden South Africa's low-income households, pushing many to the brink of financial instability.

Decline in global oil demand has pushed petrol prices lower, but diesel and paraffin users will pay significantly more

Will the 52 cents per litre petrol price cut in South Africa be overshadowed by rising diesel costs? Economists weigh in on the implications for consumers.