Motorists can start the new year on a cheaper note when the price of petrol will drop slightly by 14c/l .
However, diesel and illuminating paraffin will increase.
The price of both grades of diesel will increase by 9c/l, and illuminating paraffin by 5 c/l.
The maximum retail price of LP gas (LPG) will also drop by 24c/kg.
Meanwhile, the minister of mineral resources and energy has approved a retail margin increase of 5.6c/l to be effected in the retail price structures of petrol with effect from Wednesday.
This increase was necessary to accommodate the wage increases of pump attendants, cashiers, and administrative staff at service stations.