Question NW1060 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
14 April 2023 - NW1060
Mileham, Mr K to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
(1) What is the rand value of (a)(i) diesel, (ii) petroleum and (iii) black oil products that have been purchased by PetroSA through prepayment to the suppliers since 1 July 2022 and (b) the specified products that have actually been delivered to PetroSA; (2) whether there has been any discrepancy between the two specified values; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the reasons for such a discrepancy and (b) steps have been taken to recover the shortfall in delivery and/or reimburse the supplier for over-delivery?
Reply:
(1) PetroSA has indicated that the rand value of prepayments are as follows:
(a)(i) R4,083,366,060.00
(ii) None
(iii) None
(b) Volume of diesel
(2) See attached table
(a) The main discrepancy in shipping diesel or petroleum products is due to allowance for temperature differentials, undischargeable product, product remaining in the ship’s lines and the potential for apparent losses due to evaporation.
(b) Yes, if there are any product shortfalls or over delivery the balance is recovered or reimbursed.