From bad to worse for petrol prices in September

• Petrol prices are expected to increase in September due to a new flare-up in Iran and rising global oil prices.
• The under-recovery in fuel prices has eased slightly, from around R1 per litre for petrol to about 50 cents per litre, but remains a concern for motorists.
• The rand's resilience against the dollar is helping to reduce the under-recovery, but the outcome for fuel prices in September remains uncertain and dependent on global market developments.