Diesel tank full of dagga pulled over near Makhanda: Five men are expected to appear in the Grahamstown (Makhanda) Magistrates court this week, following a drug bust on the N2 Police Spokesperson Captain Mali Govender says the highway patrol noticed an ... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Every drop is precious as Day Zero looms large in Makhanda: Rhodes university students, Makhanda residents, schools, old age homes and even estate agents are barely keeping their heads above water as the … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Diesel tank full of dagga pulled over near Makhanda
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This Wednesday’s Petrol Price Increase
Consumers will have to fork out more at the pumps as the price of petrol is set to increase by 7 cents a litre this week. The Department of Energy announced fuel hikes of 7 cents a litre for both grades of petrol 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP). In its statement the department also announced increases for Diesel 0.05% sulphur by 1 cent while Diesel 0.005% sulphur is scheduled to go up by 2 cents. As of Wednesday, a litre of 95 ULP will cost motorists R14.08 litre, up from the … [Read more...] about This Wednesday’s Petrol Price Increase
Combustion Engines are so 1930’s
In 1927, a Maytag clothes washing machine was sold with a gas engine. Reason: Many homes did not have electricity. In the video below you see a Maytag 92 gas engine washing machine (produced from 1927 into 1937) spin into action. I suppose in those days you had only one choice of fabric fragrance! https://youtu.be/Xa8tLm-GNmk Which leads me to ask the question; "When buying new appliances you insist on electric, even for your tools and lawnmowers electric power as the preferred fuel … [Read more...] about Combustion Engines are so 1930’s
Contrary to what I predicted
Motorists will usher in the New Year with more a little more in their pockets with the petrol price set to come down in January. The Department of Energy on Friday announced that both grades of petrol 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP) will decrease by R1.22 and R1.23 respectively. The price of Diesel 0.05% sulphur will come down by R1.53 a litre while that of Diesel 0.005% sulphur is scheduled to come down by R1.55 a litre. As of next Wednesday, a litre of 95 ULP will cost R14.01 a … [Read more...] about Contrary to what I predicted
16 Tips to Save Fuel
Rushing to fill your tank ahead of the midnight fuel price increase? The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) has some sage advice for you. The association on Tuesday said as demand for energy rises, its cost as a precious resource also rises. “This is exactly what motorists have experienced in South Africa as a result of the rising price of crude oil, compounded by exchange rate depreciation resulting in record prices of fuel at the pump,” it … [Read more...] about 16 Tips to Save Fuel
Consumers in for a shock at petrol pumps
Consumers are in for a shock at the pumps - as the petrol price is set to rise by between 99 cents and a Rand as of Wednesday. The Department of Energy (DoE) on Monday announced that a litre of petrol 93 (ULP and LRP) will rise by 99 cents while that of 95 (ULP and LRP) will increase by R1. This means that as of Wednesday a litre of 95 will cost motorists R17.08 from R16.08, in Gauteng. Both grades of diesel namely Diesel 0.05% and 0.005% Sulphur will increase by a whopping R1.24 a … [Read more...] about Consumers in for a shock at petrol pumps
Fuel price going up
The fuel price is going up with effect from Wednesday 04 July, the Department of Energy has announced. “The Minister of Energy, Mr. Jeff Radebe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices for July 2018 based on current local and international factors with effect from 04 July 2018,” said the Energy department in a statement. The department attributed the increase to the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, decrease in the prices of crude oil and the import prices of petroleum products. South … [Read more...] about Fuel price going up
Massive Petrol Price Increase
Consumers will have to brace themselves for a massive fuel price increase at the petrol pumps, which come into effect next week. The Department of Energy announced a 72 cents a litre increase in the price of 95 ULP and 69 cents a litre in the price of 93 ULP. This will see a litre of petrol in Gauteng rise from R13.76 to R14.48 cents a litre. Meanwhile, both grades of Diesel 0.05% and 0.005% Sulphur will increase by 65.2 cents, while the wholesale price of Illuminating Paraffin (Wholesale) … [Read more...] about Massive Petrol Price Increase
Fuel price to drop
Motorists will get some reprieve at the fuel pumps from Wednesday following an announcement by the Department of Energy of the drop in fuel prices. As of 7 March, the petrol price will drop by 36 cents a litre and between 44 and 47 cents less for a litre of diesel. According to the Energy Department, the drop in the fuel price is a result of the strengthening of the Rand against the US Dollar and a decrease in the prices of crude oil. “The Rand appreciated, on average, against the US … [Read more...] about Fuel price to drop
DON’T Fill up Today
Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps as the Energy Department has announced that all grades of petrol will drop from Wednesday. Petrol (95 Octane, ULP and LRP) will decrease by 34 cents and 93 Octane by 29 cents. Diesel will decrease by 22 cents and 26 cents respectively, while illuminating paraffin will decrease by 29 cents. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South … [Read more...] about DON’T Fill up Today
November’s Fuel Increase
The petrol price will increase by 4 cents per litre in November, says the Department of Energy. The price of Diesel (0.05% sulphur) will increase by 23 cents per litre, while Diesel (0.005% sulphur) will increase by 27 cents per litre. “South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, … [Read more...] about November’s Fuel Increase
Diesel Tanks and Pumps
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Petrol and Diesel prices to increase
Cash strapped consumers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the petrol price is set to increase by 67 cents on Wednesday. The Department of Energy announced that both grades of 93 and 95 (ULP and LRP) will increase by 67 cents. This means that consumers, who in August paid R13.05 for a litre of 95, will now pay R13.72 for a litre in Gauteng, while those in coastal provinces will pay R13.23 a litre. Meanwhile, both grades of both grades of diesel (0.05% sulphur) and 0.005% sulphur … [Read more...] about Petrol and Diesel prices to increase
Fuel Price Will Increase in August
The price of petrol is expected to increase by 19 cents a litre from Wednesday, the Department of Energy announced. In a statement issued on Friday, the department said the main reasons for the petrol increase was the slight decline in the rand against the US Dollar Exchange rate and increase in prices of petroleum products in the international markets, in line with the higher crude oil prices. “The rand depreciated slightly on average, against the US Dollar during the period under review. … [Read more...] about Fuel Price Will Increase in August
THIS may encourage you to travel to PE next week
Cash strapped consumers are to receive a reprieve this month as the petrol price is set to come down by between 69 and 68 cents next week. The Department of Energy announced that a litre of 95 ULP and LRP will decrease by 68 cents while that of 93 Octane, ULP and LRP will come down by 69 cents a litre. Consumers will now pay R12.86 a litre as of Wednesday when the new prices come into effect. This is a second consecutive month in which the price of petrol has come down. In addition, … [Read more...] about THIS may encourage you to travel to PE next week
