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APPENDIX 11 – RETAIL PRICES IN GAUTENG: 30 JUNE EACH YEAR
Year 93 Octane
Leaded Petrol
(Cents/litre)
Diesel
(Cents/litre)
1985 90,1 91,7
1986 83,0 84,0
1987 83,0 84,0
1988 82,0 76,0
1989 112,0 109,0
1990 118,0 111,0
1991 130,0 131,0
1992 152,0 146,0
1993 175,0 162,0
1994 183,0 166,0
1995 187,0 172,0
1996 219,0 202,0
1997 217,0 207,0
1998 232,0 203,0
1999 268,0 226,0
2000 331,0 284,0
2001 401,0 341,5
2002 419,0 378,0

Between 1985 and 2002 the retail price of petrol and diesel increased by 365% and 308% respectively. Over the same period the consumer price index increased by almost 500%.

The petrol price on 30 June 2002 was 18c/l (4%) above the June 2001 price. The diesel price was 36,5c/l higher than the 2000 price. Price movements are discussed in detail on page 38 of the report.

Note:

1)   The diesel pump price is not controlled so these diesel retail prices are indicative only.
 
2)   The quality of diesel was improved in January 2002 to 0,3%wt Sulphur compared to the previous 0,55%wt.