Petrol and diesel a little cheaper next week

The Energy Department says the price of all grades of petrol will drop by 22 cents a litre.

Diesel with a 0.05% sulphur content will decrease by 9 cents a litre while that with a 0.005% sulphur content will cost 10 cents less.

Illuminating paraffin also drops marginally by 3 cents a litre. LP Gas will go down by 47 cents per kilogram.

The decreases are being attributed to a stronger rand against the US dollar as well as well as a drop in the price of international petroleum products.

The favourable adjustments come as many South Africans are looking to put away whatever little money they can in preparation for the festive season and the new academic year.

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