March Fuel price outlook better than expected, with some relief for diesel customers

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March Fuel price outlook better than expected, with some relief for diesel customers
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Lower international oil prices have improved the fuel price outlook for March. Here's what you're likely to pay for petrol and diesel next month.

Lower international oil prices have improved the fuel price outlook for March, however the relief is likely to be minimal.

As it stands, 95 Unleaded petrol is looking set for a decrease of around two cents, while 93 Unleaded could see an increase of 11 cents. 95 Unleaded petrol currently costs R21.62 at the coast and R22.45 inland, while 93 Unleaded retails for R22.16. This follows an 82 cent increase at the beginning of February, while diesel rose by between R1.01 and R1.05.The price of Brent Crude oil hit almost three-month lows this week, dipping below the $72 mark on February 26. However, oil traded at higher levels earlier in the month, peaking at $77 on February 11, limiting the relief at the pumps next month.

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