FEARS are rising that another petrol price hike is on the cards next week, after South Africa increased fuel prices about two weeks ago.
Consumers south of the Orange River now have to pay more than N$7 for a litre of petrol. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will make an announcement next week, its spokesperson, Immanuel Nghishoongele, told The Namibian yesterday.He would not reveal whether fuel prices would increase or remain the same.However, a source in the fuel-supply industry said it was “almost certain” that petrol and diesel prices will go up.The Ministry of Mines and Energy will make an announcement next week, its spokesperson, Immanuel Nghishoongele, told The Namibian yesterday.He would not reveal whether fuel prices would increase or remain the same.However, a source in the fuel-supply industry said it was “almost certain” that petrol and diesel prices will go up.
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