Motorists can look forward to a lower petrol price in January, according to current projections, but those filling up with diesel are likely to pay more from the first Wednesday of next month.

According to mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund, the petrol price scenario for the month so far is pointing to a price decrease of 17 cents a litre, although that could change to 20 cents or more if current rand and oil price trends continue.

This will, however, simply cancel out the 22 cent petrol price increase that was imposed at the beginning of December.

On the same note, diesel customers will be hit with a slight price increase in January.

December saw a 15 cent drop in diesel prices due to a seasonal decline in demands.

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