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Cape Town - The strengthening Rand has raised the possibility of substantial fuel price cuts at the end of August 2016. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.
The AA commented: "The Rand firmed substantially against the US dollar in the first fortnight of August.
"However, international petroleum prices showed a sharp jump over the same period. Fortunately for South Africans, the rand is ahead in the contest, and the current data indicates considerable price reductions at month end."
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Petrol is slated for a reduction of up to 69 cents a litre, diesel 94c, and illuminating paraffin is showing a potential drop of 92c.
The AA continued: "The fuel price for September 2016 will depend on whether the rand can continue to counter upward trends in international petroleum prices.
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"Any flattening out of the Rand's gains would be negative for the fuel price, but there would have to be a substantial reversal for the current picture to be spoiled before the end of August," the AA concluded.
