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South Africans face fuel price surge as levy concession ends
26th May 2022 By: Bloomberg

South Africans face record high gasoline prices in June as a subsidy to help motorists counter the impact of high crude costs exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine comes to an end. With a... 


Sasol's head office
South African-German consortium to research catalysts needed to produce green jet fuel
25th May 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South African energy and chemicals group Sasol has teamed up with Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) to lead a consortium of German and South African partners that will research and optimise the... 


Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe says fuel levy cut won't be extended beyond May
20th May 2022 By: News24Wire

Petrol prices may surge by more than R3.50 a litre in the first week of June, with Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, saying that the general fuel levy cut will fall away at... 


June's fuel price hike will be a shock 'never seen before', warns AA
17th May 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol and diesel prices currently look set for large increases in the first week of June. Adding to the blow is the return of the full... 


A photo of Lee-Hendor Ruiters speaking at teh launch of the The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project which was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition a collaboration between the governments of South Africa and Flanders, in Belgium, and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation
Project launched to fast-track energy, water transition
13th May 2022 By: Halima Frost

The South African Industry Adaption (SAIA) project was launched last month to accelerate South African industry’s energy and water transition to a decarbonised, green and inclusive economy, as well... 


OR Tambo jet fuel supply stable, emergency supply measures developed – ACSA
9th May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is implementing several emergency measures to secure a sustainable supply of jet fuel at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), in Johannesburg, and to... 


Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground local flights over cost of jet fuel
9th May 2022 By: Reuters

Nigerian airlines have suspended plans to ground all local flights due to the soaring cost of jet fuel just hours before the move was due to take effect, the airline operators association said on... 


Cold boxes being precooled in preparation for gas
3rd May 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Renergen reported on May 3 that it was making “strong” progress in terms of the commissioning of Phase 1 of the Virginia gas project, which comprises exploration and production rights of... 


Diesel price to rise on Wednesday, but petrol price to decrease
3rd May 2022 By: Donna Slater

The price of both grades of petrol will decrease by 12c/ℓ on May 4, while 0.05% sulphur diesel will increase by 98 c/ℓ and 0.005% sulphur diesel will increase by 92c/ℓ. Illuminating paraffin will... 


Sasol opens 2023 engineering, science degree bursary programme
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Chemical and energy multinational Sasol says applications for its corporate bursary programme for the 2023 academic year are now open to high-performing mathematics and science learners currently... 


Mbalula says measures put in place to resolve jet fuel shortage at OR Tambo
29th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the departments of Transport and Mineral Resources and Energy have been mandated to put measures in place to... 


bpSA donates R8m towards KZN flood relief
29th April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Petroleum producer bp Southern Africa (bpSA), through its ongoing partnership with the Solidarity Fund, is donating R8-million to help support relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal, following severe and... 


OR Tambo faces jet fuel crunch, says oil industry body
26th April 2022 By: Reuters

Jet fuel supplies at one of Africa's busiest airports, OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, are running low after transportation of the product was hit by flood damage to railway lines, South... 


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Europe’s energy rush spurs Sasol to quicken green hydrogen plan
26th April 2022 By: Bloomberg

Europe’s scramble to find new sources of energy to reduce its reliance on Russia has given Sasol, South Africa’s biggest fuel producer, a new purpose to accelerate its green hydrogen plans. Sasol... 


Sasol benefits from higher prices, warns of impact of KZN floods on Q4 production
25th April 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed petrochemicals giant Sasol says its financial performance for the nine months ended March 31 was underpinned by a favourable macroeconomic environment, with a higher crude oil price,... 


Petrol pumps
Petrol price currently on track for a cut in May
21st April 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, the petrol price may be lowered in the first week of May. Diesel users may still face a hike, though. With more than a week to go before... 


Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy
Green hydrogen production a key part of Sasol’s net-zero strategy
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

Energy and chemicals company Sasol senior sustainability manager Viran Pillay has reiterated that the group already has the technology to produce green hydrogen, which will form a key part of its... 


ST Energies signs MoU for filling station solar solution
8th April 2022 By: Schalk Burger

French fuel and energy multinational ST Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Shell filling station in Worcerster, in the Western Cape, to implement a sustainable solar... 


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Retaining refining capacity could pose long-term risks for South Africa
8th April 2022 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s oil refining capacity has always been rather small when considered on a global scale, but there was some sense of national pride and of security in knowing that the country could... 


ST Energies invests in Matola supply chain to ease energy constraints in South Africa
1st April 2022 By: Donna Slater

Energy firm ST Energies has invested into a supply and storage contract with the Matola region, in Mozambique, to embed diverse energy supply chains in South Africa, supporting existing regional... 


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Link between renewables and peace and security
1st April 2022

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has crystallised thinking globally around the energy transition, what this... 


Petrol pump
Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May
31st March 2022 By: News24Wire

The general fuel levy will be cut by R1.50 per litre from Wednesday next week to 31 May 2022, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Thursday. This will reduce the levy for petrol from... 


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Govt takes emergency action to ease pain of rising fuel prices
31st March 2022 By: Reuters

South Africa will temporarily cut the general fuel levy by 1.5C a litre until end-May, as part of emergency interventions to help cushion consumers from high domestic fuel prices, Finance Minister... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana to announce emergency fuel price intervention this afternoon
31st March 2022 By: News24Wire

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to announce an emergency fuel price intervention in the National Assembly on Thursday afternoon, Fin24 has learnt. Parliament's programming committee... 


Petrol Pumps
Next week’s petrol hikes may be smaller than previously feared
30th March 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol and diesel prices currently look set for large increases on Wednesday next week – but not as big as previously expected. Based on... 


Fintech warns of dire consequences of higher transport, fuel costs for workers
23rd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

In January, 46% of consumers who were signed up with earned wage access financial technology (fintech) company Paymenow and were requesting advances in their salaries, were trying to cover... 


ARDA executive secretary Anibor Kragha
Warning of African supply disruptions as Europe moves to wean itself off Russian energy
22nd March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) executive secretary Anibor Kragha believes the fossil-fuel price and supply disruptions unfolding following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine... 


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Inflation, security of supply concerns as fuel prices rise
18th March 2022

Creamer Media's Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about the impact of rising fuel prices on domestic inflation and what options South Africa is considering to limit... 


Petrol pumps
Record petrol, diesel price hikes now expected in April
16th March 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol and diesel prices currently look set for record increases in the first week of April, says the Automobile Association. Based on the... 


Standard Bank Group Corporate and Investment Banking CEO Kenny Fihla
Standard Bank halts new coal-power funding, but backs gas as ‘transition fuel’
16th March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

The Standard Bank Group has become the latest South African bank to confirm that it will no longer finance new coal-fired power plants or support the expansion of existing coal-fired power plants... 


Petrol Pump
Oil mayhem: Treasury revises inflation outlook, DPE warns of 'fuel rationing' if war continues
15th March 2022 By: News24Wire

National Treasury has revised its 2022 estimates for inflation owing to the war in Ukraine from 4.8%, which was the February projection, to between 5% and 5.5% - depending on how much the oil price... 


Petrol Pump
At current oil prices, petrol and diesel are due for massive hikes in April
9th March 2022 By: News24Wire

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol and diesel prices currently look set for large increases in the first week of April. Local fuel prices are determined by... 


Solidarity petitions Parliament to deregulate, lower fuel prices
2nd March 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Trade union Solidarity has drafted a Parliamentary petition and is running a campaign to try to pressure the government to deregulate the petrol price and lower fuel prices. It says the government... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe, Godongwana in talks over changes to fuel price make-up
1st March 2022 By: News24Wire

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says discussions are under way with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to review the pricing methodology for petrol. The minister made the... 


Petrol pump
From bread prices to petrol: How a war in Ukraine could hit SA pockets
25th February 2022 By: News24Wire

The conflict in Ukraine might be geographically far removed from South Africa, but its ripple effect might soon be felt by local consumers. If the Russian invasion of Ukraine - described by some as... 


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No fuel levy, RAF levy increases for 2022/23
23rd February 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

There will be no increase in either the general fuel levy or the Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy in 2022/23. The National Treasury has, instead, turned its focus to providing an overall R5.2-billion... 


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