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Government exploring solutions to address high fuel costs

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… is exploring solutions to address the high costs of fuel. The Deputy President said this when he fielded … continue to call for action to deal with escalating fuel prices, Mabuza said fuel prices continue to be a concern for government. “Between … Government exploring solutions to address high fuel costs …

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 22 August, 2018

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… approach in reducing air pollution associated with fossil fuel in dense low-income communities.   The current air …

Energy Department intensifying efforts to curb high fuel costs

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… efforts to cap and bring down the escalating cost of fuel.  The Minister said this when the department briefed the … various sectors of the economy over the escalating cost of fuel, with commentators saying this would have an impact not … income.  Radebe said it should be recognised that fuel prices are cyclical in a sector that contributes 8.1% to …

SA Express, SAA merger underway

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… State-owned airlines. These quick wins include technical, fuel and route rationalisation. He said the SA Express board …

Rand plummet "due to external factors"

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… The most important domestic risk would be further rises in fuel costs and the petrol price. We have already seen what … earlier trends in the global oil price, a weak rand and fuel levies have done to motoring costs.” To avoid …

Government to release hectares of land

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… Mokonyane said the meeting also reflected on the recent fuel price increases, with a presentation by the Finance …

SA, Russia seek ways to preserve platinum value

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… and develop alternative uses of PGMs. This includes in fuel cell technology, jewellery fabrication, as well as …

Repo rate unchanged at 6.5%

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… Bank’s measure of core inflation – which excludes food, fuel and electricity – declined to 4.2% in June. Producer …

CSIR contributes to landmark climate report

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… and water interaction.  “Trees and forests provide fibre, fuel, jobs and other socio-economic benefits, but when their …

UPDATE: Latest on fuel price hike interventions

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… Due to concerns about the recent fuel price hike, President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened a … Ministers in the Economic Cluster to discuss the current fuel prices and deliberate on interventions government can … that the VAT commission could be expanded to include the fuel price. The recent fuel increase saw the fuel price …

Government working to ease fuel pinch

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… is actively seeking ways to soften the blow the recent fuel price increases have had on consumers, President Cyril … the Union Buildings, President Ramaphosa said the recent fuel increases were unfortunate but that the government was working towards finding a solution. Fuel this week increased by between 26 cents and 37 cents and …

Old Mutual Fund to promote local economy

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… Mokonyane said. Petrol Price In response to the recent fuel price increase, Cabinet appealed to the private sector … to lend a hand, by delaying to transfer the impact of the fuel prices to the consumer. “This will go a long way in … our economy,” she said. Cabinet has noted the recent fuel increases, which follows from another price increase in …

Fuel price going up

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… The fuel price is going up with effect from Wednesday 04 July, … of Energy, Mr. Jeff Radebe, announces the adjustment of fuel prices for July 2018 based on current local and … the import prices of petroleum products. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted on a monthly basis, informed by …

Feel the pinch at midnight

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… (BER) senior economist Hugo Pienaar told SAnews that the fuel hike could lead to increases for public transport users. …

Condolences to Philippi blaze victims

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… measures at a time when many families use various forms of fuel and heating to keep warm,” the President said. – …

Energy to launch new IPP bid window

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… of 2018,” he said. Investment in electricity and liquid fuel industries Meanwhile, the Minister also expressed … on the inadequate investment in the electricity and liquid fuel industries. “There is currently inadequate investment in both the electricity and liquid fuel industries. For instance, electricity generation is …

Minister eyes $25 billion in energy investments

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… securing strategic stock through investment in new fuel tanks and in infrastructure required for South Africa to … Minister said globally, gas is the fastest growing fossil fuel and it is expected to catch up with coal over the next …

Minister Cele prioritises crimes against women, illicit trade

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… be allowed to act at will, plundering cash resources which fuel the economy.  The Minister expressed concern on the …

Petrol price to rise by 49 cents in May

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… come into effect on Wednesday. The main reasons for the fuel price adjustments are due to the fact that the Rand …

Firefighters prepare for 2018 fire season

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… fire management services, including prescribed burning, fuel load reduction, community fire awareness, early … will demonstrate how to construct fire breaks and do fuel reduction which helps eliminate fire spread in case of a …