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The Automobile Association of South Africa said that December fuel price changes would depend on what fuel one used.
The AA was commenting on Friday on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.
“Petrol is slated to fall by around 27 cents a litre, while diesel’s price increase has been contained to around 13 cents a litre,” according to the Association.
“The biggest loser is illuminating paraffin, which is set for a 22 cents-a-litre rise, bad news for those who use this fuel for cooking and lighting.”
The international product prices of refined fuels spiked just before mid-month, but then pulled back. Petrol clawed back its losses to end in positive territory, while diesel swung further into negative territory," the AA says.
The Association adds that the Rand has put in an impressive performance against the US dollar during November, with the average exchange rate dipping into the R15.70 range in the last week of the month.
"The fly in the ointment is that the international price of refined fuels has trended upward over the last ten days, so here's hoping it doesn't spoil the party.”
“It has been a long time since a stronger Rand was able to come to the rescue of South African fuel users, and if the current trend continues, the country seems set for improved fuel price stability as we enter 2021," the AA said.
