SA motorists’ relief at the government not raising fuel taxes is short-lived. Fuel prices will hit record highs in March, with petrol to cost more than R21 a litre for the first time.

On Wednesday both grades of petrol will rise by R1.46, with 95 unleaded to cost R21.60 and 93 unleaded R21.35 a litre in Gauteng, the department of mineral resources & energy announced at the weekend. At the coast, 95 unleaded will rise to R20.88/l. ..

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