Households should plan for fuel in the mid-to-high R20s as normal. The era of cheap petrol is over.
Workers face financial strain as petrol crosses R30, November fuel hikes loom and Gauteng plans licence disc fee increases.
Fuel prices rise sharply from Wednesday as Middle East tensions, shipping cost explosions and supply shortages push oil prices higher.
Motorists may pay record fuel prices from October as the Middle East war sends oil prices soaring near $100 a barrel.
Motor industry union says fuel costs have jumped 77% in five years while wages stagnate, forcing impossible choices on families.
PSA demand urgent government intervention as fuel prices surge by up to R3.15 per litre, with diesel now costing more than R30.
Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices will rise from Wednesday, with diesel facing the steepest increase at over R3 per litre.
Motorists can brace themselves for another painful fuel price increase in September.
South African motorists face significant fuel price increases in September, with diesel expected to rise by up to R3.22 per litre according to CEF projections.
Petrol prices will drop by 52 cents a litre from 5 August, while diesel and paraffin prices increase significantly.