South Africans could get fuel price relief next month

FOLLOWING months of fuel price increases that have seen diesel prices rise by up to R10.16 and petrol by R7.72, early data shows that some relief could be on the horizon in July.

- JASON WOOSEY

However, there are a few complicating factors and risks, as oil markets remain on a knife-edge over the Middle East war and the elusive peace deal.

On the face of it, the latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows an over-recovery of around R2.55 for petrol, while diesel could land between R3 and R4 in the green if current trends persist until month-end.

However, with the temporary fuel tax reprieve having been fully withdrawn last month, an extra R1.50 will need to be factored into the fuel price equation. This means that, on the face of it, the decreases could be reduced to R1 for petrol and R2 for diesel.