the price of fuel saw increases on the local market, in response to the rise in prices on the international market.
slowing demand growth and rising production from other major oil economies will help weather the effect of sanctions on Russia.
Brent crude futures slipped US$1.32, or 1.2%, to US$106.19 a barrel by 0646 GMT. WTI crude futures fell US$1.52, or 1.4%, to US$104.19 a barrel