South Africa fuel price forecast: Petrol 95 sees under-recovery of nearly 6c, while diesel and paraffin remain in over-recovery territory. October 2025 prices could see petrol hikes.
South Africa fuel prices will drop from Wednesday, 3 September 2025, with petrol down 4c, diesel up to 57c, and paraffin and LPG also cheaper.
South Africa’s fuel forecast shows Petrol 95 may rise slightly in September 2025, while diesel and paraffin are set for big price cuts despite the levy.
Fuel prices change again from 6 August 2025 — petrol is cheaper, but diesel, paraffin and LPG will cost more.
Petrol may drop in August 2025, but diesel and paraffin could rise as the final forecast shows mixed over- and under-recoveries.
Petrol prices in South Africa increased in July 2025, with 95 unleaded petrol rising by 52 cents per litre and motorists facing higher refuelling costs nationwide.
Fuel prices are set to rise in July 2025 as under-recoveries deepen across all fuel types.
South Africa’s petrol and diesel prices will increase by up to 84c/litre from Wednesday, 2 July 2025, due to rising oil prices and global market shifts.
SARS has confirmed that contaminated diesel and other fuel fraud are widespread, costing South Africa billions in lost revenue annually.
South African petrol prices decreased slightly in June 2025, with a 5-cent per litre reduction for both 93 and 95 octane fuels, partially offset by an increased fuel levy.
Petrol prices will decrease from Wednesday, 4 June 2025, with petrol down by 5 cents and diesel by 37 cents, partly offset by a fuel levy increase announced in May.
Despite positive over-recoveries, a new fuel levy coming into effect on 4 June 2025 will likely cancel out petrol price relief and reduce diesel savings.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 16c per litre fuel levy increase for petrol and 15c for diesel, affecting the June 2025 fuel price outlook.
Fuel prices in South Africa dropped in May 2025, lowering the cost of filling petrol tanks across a wide range of vehicles.
Fuel prices drop from Wednesday, 7 May 2025, with petrol down 22 cents/litre and diesel by up to 42 cents, despite a weaker rand impacting costs.
Expect small petrol price cuts and moderate diesel and paraffin cuts when the final May 2025 fuel price adjustments are announced. The drop is still coming — but it’s going to be a lot less than early April forecasts predicted.
Fuel prices have dropped in South Africa from Wednesday, 2 April 2025, lowering the cost of filling a petrol tank for popular vehicle models across the country.
Fuel prices across South Africa will drop from Wednesday, 2 April 2025, due to lower international oil prices and a stronger rand.
South African fuel prices are likely to decrease in April 2025, with over-recoveries recorded across all fuel types. Here’s the latest fuel price forecast.
Fuel prices in South Africa have dropped in March 2025. Here’s how much it costs to fill up popular car models.
Fuel prices in South Africa will decrease slightly from Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Read more for a breakdown of this month’s changes.
This week’s data indicates potential decreases in petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin prices, with over-recoveries suggesting relief for South African consumers in March 2025.
South African fuel prices will increase from Wednesday, 5 February 2025, with petrol rising by 82 cents per litre and diesel increasing by over R1 per litre.
Fuel under-recoveries for Petrol 95 ULP improved by 27% this week, reducing from 99c to 72c per litre, while Brent crude oil trends show easing pressure.
South African motorists face fuel price changes from 1 January 2025, with increases in petrol and diesel and a decrease for illuminating paraffin.
South African fuel prices are expected to increase in January 2025 due to under-recoveries in petrol and diesel and a weaker rand.
South African motorists will see petrol prices rise by 17 cents per litre from 4 December 2024, with diesel and paraffin also increasing significantly.
For South African consumers, December is likely to bring higher costs for all fuel types.
South African fuel prices will increase on 6 November 2024, with petrol up by 25 cents and diesel by up to 21 cents per litre.
The Central Energy Fund’s (CEF) data shows a blend of under-recoveries and over-recoveries across fuel types, suggesting an uneven adjustment ahead.
