Sasol gas hike will take bread from the poor, industry body warns

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The hefty hike will be felt by all South Africans when gas-reliant manufacturers such as those that produce bread, are forced to hike prices

SA industrial gas users say the most recent price increase by Sasol will see the price of gas almost double, which will ultimately adversely affect consumers and the economy.

The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa said on Wednesday that it was “extremely concerned” about the 96% gas price hike announced last week by Sasol Gas. The increase, which will take the price of piped gas to R133 per gigajoule, kicked in on August 1...

 

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