The ministry of mines and energy was forced to increase fuel prices in Namibia from next week, due to a sharp rise in crude oil prices the ministry announced. Prices will then be above N$ 5 per litre. From 00h01 on 21 September 93 and 95 petrol will be increased by 40 c and diesel by 39 cent. The new prices at Walvis Bay will be N$5.17 for 93 petrol, N$ 5.19 for 95 petrol and N$ 4.93 for diesel.