Glencore is looking for a deal JOHANNESBURG — After it lost its Optimum Coal Mine to the Guptas amid controversial political pressure, Glencore seems to be eyeing other assets in the South African market. Cape Messenger editor Donwald Pressly has reported that Glencore is looking to more than match a deal an offer by China’s Sinopec to buy…
Fuel Retailing Petrol station franchise in South Africa continues to be resilient as economic indicators remain subdued, says James Noble, business development manager: fuel industry at Absa Business Banking. According to Noble, the South African fuel retail industry has grown considerably in recent years. It is one of the few sectors to weather the downgrading, rand…
Car advertising website Cars.co.za has published a report on the costs of owning and operating a petrol car in South Africa versus a diesel equivalent. The report looked at the cost of two models within a specific range and compared the cost and fuel consumption for the life of the vehicle’s service/maintenance plan. The idea was to compare whether or…
The upgrade —which adds unleaded 93 and 95 octane to the fuels the pipeline can transport inland — comes just in time for the shutdown of the Natref refinery. Transnet says its new multi-products pipeline between Durban and Johannesburg is now being upgraded to multi-petroleum product mode. Since its commissioning in 2012, the 555km pipeline…
Service Station in South Africa It’s only a matter of time before EV charging stations are integrated with conventional gas stations. It only makes sense for oil companies to start … It’s only a matter of time before EV charging stations are integrated with conventional gas stations. It only makes sense for oil companies to…
Increase in Petrol Price Motorists in South Africa will need to brace for further pain at the fuel pumps in October, with yet another sharp increase in the petrol price likely due to rising crude oil prices. Citing the latest information from the Department of Energy on Friday, independent economist Fanie Brink said that the price…
Hurricane Irma has knocked out power to at least 4.7 million customers, paralyzed tanker traffic, and shut about 6,000 petrol stations. As the storm heads up Florida’s west coast, it’s also threatening more than $1 billion worth of crops. NextEra Energy Florida Power & Light utility warned Sunday that some customers may go without power for…
All NEW SHELL PETROL STATION THE opening of Maidstone Shell garage attracted locals and passing motorists on Saturday, September 2. Shell territory manager Gary Cocking said: “We celebrated the rebuild of the Petrol Sation. We revamped the whole station in order to give it a new look. “This petrol station is for the community. We…
FUEL PRICE JOHANNESBURG – The Minister of Energy says it has approved a retail margin increase of 4.6 c/l to be effected in the retail fuel price structures of all octane grades of petrol with effect from 6 September 2017. This increase is necessary to accommodate the wage increases of pump attendants, cashiers and administrative…
In partnership with Payless Pharmacy Engen has launched its first pharmacy service station concept at its Hurlingham branch in Nairobi, Kenya. Selling over-the-counter and prescription medication, the pharmacy has been introduced as another avenue of convenience for Engen customers. “This is a real value-added service to our valued customers in the Hurlingham area, entrenching Engen…
