Question NW1815 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
15 June 2023 - NW1815
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)(a) What total price does Eskom pay for the purchase of diesel and (b) how is the price structured; (2) (a) which suppliers and/or companies are they buying diesel from currently and (b) what is the total price in each case; (3) (a) for what period has the suppliers been contracted and (b) what are the provisions in the specified contracts with regard to the price in each case? NW2066E
Reply:
According to information received from the Eskom
(1)(a)
Eskom is buying diesel at the wholesale list price published by the Department of Energy on a monthly basis. Eskom then pays the wholesale list price less the negotiated discount.
(1)(b)
Delivered price: Wholesale list price less discounts.
(2)(a)
Eskom obtains negotiated discounts below the wholesale price list that varies across the suppliers.
- Astron
- BP
- Engen
- Shell
- PetroSA
(2)(b)
The discounts are contractual between Eskom and Service Providers and not for public consumption. In addition, there is a new tender currently undergoing internal approval process hence the sensitivity of sharing discount rates.
(3)(a)
All contractors have been contracted for 5 years: 01 October 2019 to 30 September 2024.
(3)(b)
Price follows monthly fluctuation as per the price list issued by the Department of Energy.
Remarks: Approved / Not Approved
Jacky Molisane Pravin Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister
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