Petrol
Gasoline or petrol is a transparent, petroleum‑derived flammable liquid that is used primarily as a fuel in most spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It consists mostly of organic compounds obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum, enhanced with a variety of additives.
How Much Does Petrol Cost In South Africa
For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is 399.60 South African Rand.
Can government control petrol prices?
The other main reason for the increase in petrol price is increase in demand compared to low supply of petrol, which cannot be controlled by the Government alone. Government alone cannot control the rising petrol prices.
Is petrol cheap in South Africa?
Despite recent increases, South Africa’s petrol price is close to the global average. But fuel in neighbouring countries is, on the whole, a lot cheaper
Who supplies South Africa with petrol?
BP Southern Africa, Chevron South Africa, Engen Petroleum, PetroSA, Sasol Oil, Shell South Africa and Total South Africa are the main players in the South African oil industry. They operate storage terminals and distribution facilities throughout the country.