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Fuel price cuts likely to bring relief for SA motorists

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, both grades of petrol are expected to decrease by between $0.030 and $0.032 per litre. Diesel users are likely to benefit the most, with prices forecast to fall by between$0.076 and $0.083 per litre. The price of illuminating paraffin is also expected to drop by around $0.060 per litre over the same period. The anticipated reductions reflect improved currency performance and softer oil prices towards the end of the year. The Rand has strengthened on the back of improved investor sentiment towards SA, which has helped lower fuel import costs. Fuel prices in SA are adjusted monthly and are influenced mainly by global oil prices and movements in the exchange rate. Any sustained improvement in these factors can translate into relief for consumers, particularly during periods of high transport and household energy demand. –SABC/ChannelAfrica–

Rand softens as bullion prices take a breather

The South African (SA) Rand softened in early trade on Monday as investors booked profits from a precious metals rally.

SA power utility blames outages on bad weather 

South Africa’s (SA) power utility, Eskom has confirmed that adverse weather conditions have caused power outages in some parts of the country

Nigeria’s state oil company bets on long-delayed gas pipeline

Nigeria’s state oil company is betting on a long-delayed gas pipeline to ignite an industrial revolution in the country’s north

Libya’s Waha Oil adds two gas wells to Farigh field

Waha operates as a joint venture with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips.

National Consumer Commission in SA recalls of Domestos Lemon, Summer Fresh 750ml

These products have been recalled due to a reported pinhole defect at the bottom of some bottles.