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Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps next month, but it is not all good news if you drive a diesel-powered vehicle.
The Automobile Association is predicting that petrol will be 11 cents a litre cheaper in June but that diesel is set to increase by about 22 cents a litre and illuminating paraffin by 21 cents.
The AA was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.
It said the Rand continued to strengthen against the US dollar throughout May, while international oil prices remained mostly flat.
However, the sharp spike in oil at the start of the month was still spilling over into the data, with the prices of refined diesel having seen a bigger impact than petrol.
The AA said this would be disappointing news for transport companies who rely on diesel to power their fleets
The Association said a positive was that for as long as the rand continues to put in strong performances against the US dollar, the impact of rebounding international oil prices will be softened.
