Lockdown easing sparks South African fuel shortages

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) issued the warning on diesel stocks. The body also noted an “opportunistic increase” in petrol demand. This was said to be manageable, despite the strain on supply. Easing lockdown has triggered a “more rapid recovery than expected” for diesel, with demand increasing dramatically. Rationing has been implemented in order

June 4, 2020Department Of Energy

The official increased June fuel prices

The Department of Energy has announced the official fuel price changes for June 2020, showing a sharp increase for motorists. Following two consecutive months of significant

May 19, 2020Industry News

The expected fuel price for June

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund points to a petrol price increase in South Africa for June, while diesel drivers could see another cut. CEF data shows

May 4, 2020Department Of Energy

SAs official fuel price for May

Motorists will see another massive petrol price cut in May, thanks to sharp declines in the price of crude oil. All grades of petrol will fall

April 14, 2020Industry News

THELA Coronavirus (COVID-19) information

Business continuity THELA is a distributor of liquid fuels in South Africa. As such we provide essential industrial and road fuel to the domestic residential, military,

April 1, 2020Department Of Energy

Record fuel price drop on April 2020

The Department of Energy has published the latest fuel price adjustments for April 2020, showing a record drop of almost R2 for petrol and R1.40

March 4, 2020Department Of Energy

The official petrol price for March 2020

The Department of Energy has published the fuel price adjustments that will come into effect on Wednesday (4 March). Motorists will pay 19 cents per litre

February 5, 2020Department Of Energy

The official petrol price for February 2020

South African motorists can expect a decrease in both the petrol and diesel price as from Wednesday (5 February 2020). This drop is primarily due to

February 4, 2020Industry News

Fuel prices for South Africa in 2020

With the international oil market stable, rand weakness is likely to be the dominant factor in fuel pricing for the year, says the Automobile Association

January 3, 2020Monthly Fuel Price

Here’s what it will cost to fill up your tank in January

Motorists can expect a 14 cents drop in the petrol price per litre on Wednesday, 1 January 2020. Diesel and illuminating paraffin, however, will increase, the Department of Energy said. 93 octane and lead replacement petrol will drop by four cents a litre, while 95 octane will drop by 14 cents a litre. The wholesale price of both