This as the price of petrol would increase by five cents, diesel by 45 cents, and paraffin by 39 cents a litre.
JOHANNESBURG – The United Association of South Africa said that the expected fuel increase that comes into effect at midnight on Tuesday would have far-reaching implications for South Africans who are cash-strapped and poor.
This as the price of petrol will increase by five cents, diesel by 45 cents, and paraffin by 39 cents a litre. The Cosatu affiliate said that this meant that things would be more expensive as the country battled the health and economic impact of COVID-19. Uasa called on government to come to the aid of struggling South Africans by providing them with the relief promised when the lockdown started.
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