Singapore giant Petredec invests in South Africa’s fuel sector: South Africa’s liquid fuels sector is quietly changing as more players enter the market, liquefied petroleum gas gains more market share and the oil majors relinquish control of non-core aspects of ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Re-naming towns and cities is not a new thing in Africa – Cape Chamber: Re-naming towns and cities is not a new thing in Africa. . No, a Gqeberha is not a citizen of a province in Canada. Gqeberha … [Read more...] about Singapore giant Petredec invests in South Africa’s fuel sector – Gqeberha in the News
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How to get more from your fuel tank – Port Elizabeth Business News
How to get more from your fuel tank: Port Elizabeth, and George, with a total combined distance of 2500km. “The tour is dedicated to obtaining realistic fuel consumption figures over a significant distance on roads well-travelled by ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Bafana not only targeting qualification but to win their group – Ntseki: Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki gave a total of 17 players a chance to play during Sunday’s 2-1 win in the Nelson Mandela Challenge match … [Read more...] about How to get more from your fuel tank – Port Elizabeth Business News
Fuel and interest rate cuts may boost household budgets
A decrease in fuel price and interest rates may provide a boost to SA households which are under financial strain, says FNB. Earlier this year, the Bank revealed that middle-income consumers spend a quarter of their earnings to pay off interest on debt. The possibility of a decrease in fuel price was indicated in a recent forecast by the Automobile Association (AA). The AA indicated that, in July, the price of fuel may drop by 91 cents per litre of petrol while diesel and illuminating … [Read more...] about Fuel and interest rate cuts may boost household budgets
This is how Far Europe’s EV Market is Ahead of us
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory tracks and publishes data with regard to alternative fueled vehicles. With respect to electrical vehicles the Observatory has data dating back to 2012. In 2012: The total number of Normal and fast public charging points: 1 518 The total number of Fast chargers per 100 km highway: 0.4 PEV per public charging points per vehicle: 6 The total number of Fast public charging points (> 22kW): 47 The total number of Normal power public … [Read more...] about This is how Far Europe’s EV Market is Ahead of us
How much will ‘fuel’ for your electric vehicle cost?
'Fuel' for an electric car is quoted in Kilowatt hours - a measure of electrical energy equivalent to the power consumption of one thousand watts for a period of one hour. The total kWs available is linked to the Battery size - the more the kilowatts the greater the range (depending again on the size/efficiency of the car). Combustion engines fuel availability is quoted in litres - the bigger the tank the further the distance (depending again on the size/efficiency of the car). Let's … [Read more...] about How much will ‘fuel’ for your electric vehicle cost?
Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy – Solar Power
This image referencing 'Solar Power' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy Image by PeterThoeny Thank you for visiting - ? with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, get beautiful HDR prints at qualityHDR.com. Last month we stayed in Tonopah, Nevada. North-west of the town is a 110 megawatt solar thermal power plant called Crescent Dunes Solar Energy … [Read more...] about Nay for fossil fuel, yea for renewable energy – Solar Power
Bhisho News: Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport
Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport: We operate at nine locations in South Africa in total, namely George (GRJ/FAGG); Port Alfred (AFD/FAPA); Bhisho-Bulembu (BIY/FABE); East London (ELS/FAEL); King Shaka International Durban (DUR/FALE); ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. BHISHO MPLs 'TOO SCARED TO SLEEP IN VILLAGE': Union cries foul as politicians travel 2 hours a day for luxury beds SENIOR REPORTERasandan@dispatch.co.za Politicians may be taking the government … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport
Bhisho News: Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport
Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport: We operate at nine locations in South Africa in total, namely George (GRJ/FAGG); Port Alfred (AFD/FAPA); Bhisho-Bulembu (BIY/FABE); East London (ELS/FAEL); King Shaka International Durban (DUR/FALE); ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Bhisho MPLs 'too scared to sleep in village': Politicians may be taking the government to the people, but not after dark. Instead, 60 or so Bhisho MPLs will be sleeping on fancy beds in Mthatha, … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Air BP now manages fuel services at Cape Town International Airport
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
Committee welcomes President’s Announcement on Fuel Price Hikes
President Ramaphosa announced that government will in two weeks’ time announce a package of economic measures to cushion the public from fuel price hikes and the Value Added Tax increase. The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic and Business Development, Mr Mandla Rayi, has welcomed the “extraordinary step” taken by President Cyril Ramaphosa to cushion South Africans against the fuel price increases. Mr Rayi said: “It has never happened that a head of state will go this far and … [Read more...] about Committee welcomes President’s Announcement on Fuel Price Hikes
VAT, Fuel, Land: Can YOU Explain this to me?
With reference to the recent increases in VAT and Fuel and the land question: VAT goes up to 15% Petrol goes up by the highest rate in a long time Fuel is expected to increase by a large amount again next month The question of land re-distribution without compensation is on the table again. For the increases above Government now gets a larger bite in tax and duties and Government stands to gain the most in terms of land re-distribution. AND THEN the President of South Africa, … [Read more...] about VAT, Fuel, Land: Can YOU Explain this to me?
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
Steep Fuel Price Increase Expected
The volatile, but weaker exchange rate, coupled with a higher crude oil price, could mean a steep rise in fuel prices this October; this is on the back of the recent September increase. A fair estimate gauges an average increase of approximately 40 cents/litre for petrol and diesel. This unwelcome set of news will impact grain producers as they are on the eve of a new planting season. According to the mind-month figures from the Central Energy Fund, the actual increase on the product price … [Read more...] about Steep Fuel Price Increase Expected
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
