Fuel price drop will aid farmers AgriSA says, but Cosatu says it is not enough
Lower oil prices have been cited for the price drop, induced by the spread of Covid-19, which has disrupted global trade and hammered financial markets
03 March 2020 - 13:49
The agriculture sector, which is battling drought conditions and more recently the global effects of the coronavirus outbreak, has welcomed the drop in fuel prices, saying it will have a positive effect on food inflation and will provide relief for farmers ahead of the harvesting period.
On Tuesday, mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe announced that the price of petrol and diesel will decrease 19c/l and 54c/l respectively, effective from Wednesday...
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