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Libya welcomes proposals conducive to solving its crisis

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… of rockets into the city of Misrata, destroying several fuel storage tanks. Misrata is the last city in western Libya …

Slow growth in July vehicle sales

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… and in money supply as well as electricity and rising fuel prices would combine to impact negatively on consumer …

Fuel panic buying strains supply chain

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… Pretoria - With over 100 petrol stations running dry, the Fuel Retailers' Association (FRA) says panic buying is not … becomes involved where necessary with aspects of retail fuel governance. "Panic buying doesn't help, it actually puts … Fuel panic buying strains supply chain …

Labour urges strike resolution

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… industries - began protesting. The strike has resulted in fuel shortages at some petrol stations. "The Commission for … in Gauteng and 50 in KwaZulu-Natal have run out of fuel, said the Fuel Retailers' Association (FRA). The Department of Energy …

Tight race to secure fuel supply

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… Pretoria - Everything is being done to ensure the supply of fuel as strike action -- which has resulted in fuel shortages -- has entered day five. "SAPIA [South African … Solidarity embarked on protest action, which has led to fuel shortages in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. "This impacted …

Zuma cautions against trade protectionism, currency devaluation

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… of the middle-class. Brazil was currently boosting its bio-fuel programme, refurbishing its airports and expanding its …

NMPP will be an investment for generations to come

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… the pipeline to carry all grades of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, making it a full multi-product facility. Additionally, … 95 and 93 unleaded petrol, 500 and 50 PPM diesel, and jet fuel. "This will be done safely; cost effectively, and in an …

Back to work for engineering sector employees

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… at Sasol will join the strike, which has left scores of fuel pumps dry. …

Sub-Saharan Africa needs transport boost

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… "Transport infrastructure allows people to reach water, fuel, schools, clinics and jobs... without infrastructure, …

New wage offer taken to members

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… strike action, which begun last Monday, has resulted in fuel shortages. In a statement on Monday, the South African … non-striking staff and putting a strain on the supply of fuel to retailers." The affected areas include Alrode, …

Double digit wage increase unreasonable: Sapia

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… are not on strike continued to impact on the delivery of fuel, with Sapia working closely with the South African … protect non-striking staff and to ensure the delivery of fuel. "Contingency plans are constantly monitored and revised …

CPI rises to 5% in June

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… to rise. "Past increases in international food and fuel prices are still expected to push inflation to the upper … of 2011. Much now depends on whether global food and fuel prices, which appear to have halted their upward trend, … that will contribute to higher inflation. "However, lower fuel prices following significant declines in petrol and …

Global warming a threat to livelihoods

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… harder and longer to ensure their families have food, fuel, and water. It is known that in Africa, women do 90% of …

Gautrain fares announced

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… a 1600 engine vehicle. The costs were apparently only for fuel and tires and excluded depreciation, maintenance and …

SA commits R8mln to assist Somalia

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… money, he said, will cover the exorbitant costs such as fuel and transportation of donated goods and medical supplies …

Gautrain brings relief to weary motorists

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… of transport. On average, he used to spend about R3 000 on fuel and now he estimates that he will save about R1 000. "I … consultant, told BuaNews that he also spends less on fuel traveling to and fro attending business meetings in …

CPI rises to 4.2 percent in April

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… said the bank. According to economists, higher food and fuel prices are still expected to push inflation to the upper … of 2011. "Much now depends on whether global food and fuel prices, which appear to have halted their upward trend, …

Trade conditions deteriorate in July

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… respectively to 62 and 66. "However, rising costs such as fuel and other utility services are putting trade margins …

Retail sales grow 2.2% year-on-year

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… to pass the full extent of the earlier hike in food, fuel and power costs onto consumers. These deflationary …

Petrol hike to come into effect at midnight

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… for LP Gas will increase by 50 cents. "The reasons for the fuel price increase are the high crude oil prices, road … and Road Freight Association processes, as well as the fuel levy of 10 cents a litre and RAF of 8 cents a litre as …