by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The increase to fuel prices in July marked the fourth straight month in 2018 that these prices increased. These came off the back of three decreases in January, February and March. And while the outlook looks positive for a small decrease in August, the fuel price...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With the petrol price continuing to rise, it is well worth it to know how to calculate your car’s fuel efficiency. If you know your fuel efficiency, you can budget more accurately, and you can also make some improvements to how you drive. The following factors could...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Better exchange rate performance and retreats in international oil prices will mean virtually unchanged fuel prices in August. According to unaudited month-end fuel price data. During July, the recent weakening trend of the Rand against the US dollar slowed, as our...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices will jump to record highs in June on the back of stronger international oil prices, and a deficit carried over from April. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). The Rand traded in a fairly narrow...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
We know how much fun it is to hit the road with your friends; to pump the tunes and steer the wheel towards a night out on the town. Getting your driver’s licence is a milestone, but getting the keys to a car is a big responsibility. In South Africa, the death rate of...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
What’s the best way to escape the winter blues? It’s heading off for a spontaneous weekend getaway! Nothing beats the feeling of turning your back on the city to explore the roads less travelled and discover South Africa’s hidden gems. And with access to a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices are likely to rise again at the end of July going into August, based on the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International oil prices see-sawed during the first half of July, but remained within a fairly narrow band...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
South Africans have been thrown a lifeline by declining oil prices in June, according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). Without oil’s decline, the fuel price hike for July would have been far higher. The...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The Automobile Association has been operating in South Africa for almost ninety years – always priding ourselves on our customer service and loyalty to the values of honesty and integrity. Today, at a media briefing in Midrand, we announced our position...