NewzIn South Africa, upcoming fuel price adjustments for August are projected to keep petrol costs nearly unchanged while driving a significant increase in diesel prices. According to reports citing Scrolla, diesel could rise by as much as R1.91 per litre.
The anticipated surge in diesel prices is attributed to higher global fuel prices. Because diesel is a primary fuel source for agricultural machinery, transport, and logistics, analysts warn that this sharp hike could subsequently drive up food prices across the country.
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