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Sharp diesel, paraffin price hikes overshadow petrol, LP gas relief
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Sunday World
The majority of motorists will receive some welcome relief at the pumps in August after the Central Energy Fund (CEF) announced a substantial cut in petrol prices.
Consumers may feel the pinch most at the tills, as higher road freight fuel costs could place further upward pressure on food prices.
Low-income households will also face an R1.52-per-litre increase in the price of illuminating paraffin, a widely used household fuel.
The only respite comes from LP gas, which will decrease by R4.41 per kilogram.
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