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Most fuels up on oil surge, rand weakness
Unleaded 95 Octane petrol is expected to drop by eight cents a litre in February, but 93 Octane petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin are all set for a price rise at month end. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The AA says 93 Octane petrol is showing a one cent-a-litre rise,...
Back to school – back to reality
Public schools across South Africa resume on Wednesday and traffic volumes today and tomorrow (13/14 January) are expected to pick up on all major routes. Normal traffic patterns are set to resume on Wednesday bringing with them increased risks for all road users. The Automobile Association (AA) says this is the ideal time to prioritise road safety. “While government has a major role to play in...
Petrol set for decrease in January
Petrol and illuminating paraffin are set for price drops in January, while a fractional increase is on the cards for diesel. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which based its outlook on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The current picture for January is pointing to a decrease in petrol of up to 17 cents a litre, with diesel up by a...
Rain and darkness: perfect recipe for traffic chaos
The heavy rains in many parts of the country, along with unpredictable and frequent rolling blackouts, are perfect recipes for traffic chaos, and motorists and pedestrians are urged to travel with caution. This is the message from the Automobile Association (AA) who says motorists must continue to be extra vigilant while on the road “Not only to do motorists have to contend with flooding, and...
Petrol up, diesel down for December
Divergence in the international prices of refined fuels have caused an unusual fuel price picture for December. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. "The Rand / US dollar exchange rate has remained fairly flat throughout November, contributing around a six-cent drop per litre....
Failure to act on recommendations a dereliction of duty by government
The Automobile Association (AA) is pleased with the recommendations by the Traffic Law Enforcement Review Committee but warns that government’s failure to implement these as urgently as possible will amount to a serious dereliction of its duty. The Traffic Law Enforcement Review Committee (TLERC) was established by the Minister of Transport Ms Dipuo Peters in 2016 to conduct a comprehensive...
Cover yourself if you are travelling overseas
Preparing for international travel can be stressful: the list of things to arrange can often be daunting. Included in many travel plans must be obtaining a visa from the country you are visiting, a requirement which in many instances requires the payment of a fee. However, before you can apply for a visa, you must provide proof of flights and accommodation. This indicates to the host country...
Fuel up and down as fundamentals tread water
October's mixed fuel price picture has continued into November, with petrol showing an increase and other fuels dropping. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The Association says the underlying fundamentals have been treading water in the first half of November. This has given rise...
