Fuel price drops There is good news for cash-strapped consumers. The mines and energy ministry has announced a 50c decrease in the price of both a litre of 95 unleaded petrol and diesel. The reason is the stronger performing rand against the US dollar and a drop in the price of Brent crude oil due to over-production in the United States. The new prices become effective at 00:01 on Wednesday, 5 July. STAFF REPORTER