WATCH | Petrol and Diesel prices set to rise

JOHANNESBURG - Some bad news for motorists.

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to increase by at least 42c and 36c a litre respectively from Wednesday.

The Automobile Association's Layton Beard says that South Africa did not benefit from a stronger rand as the price of brent crude continues to rise.

China, which is the world’s largest oil consumer, has opened up its economy after a period of strict lockdown restrictions, pushing up demand.

Watch the full interview with the Automobile Association's Layton Beard in the video below.