Diesel

Fuel Price Reprieve All But Confirmed for June 2025

More significant decreases in price are expected across the board for fuel in June 2025, with diesel predicted to reach a three-year low. Here is what a trip to the pumps could look like next month…

Posted by Alex Shahini - 20 May 2025

Fuel Price Reprieve Confirmed for March 2025

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced the official fuel price adjustments set to take effect on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. Here’s what you need to know…

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 5 March 2025

Mid-Month Data Hints at Slight Fuel Price Increase for March

The initial projections for March anticipated a slightly higher fuel price increase than what is being predicted by the Central Energy Fund at the mid-month mark.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 18 February 2025

Steep Fuel Price Hike Anticipated for February

The price of fuels could rise by as much as 74 cents come February – here is how much initial projections could have you paying next month.

By Alex Shahini - 10 January 2025

No Januworry Expected With Provisional January Fuel Price

Things are looking positive for petrol and diesel prices in January according to early data, with very little fluctuation to the current fuel price.

By Alex Shahini - 17 December 2024

December Fuel Price Increase Confirmed – Coastal and Inland Prices

Both petrol and diesel fuel prices will unfortunately be hiked from tomorrow. Here is how much more motorists will be paying per litre going into December.

By Alex Shahini - 3 December 2024

December Fuel Prices Bitter-Sweet for South African Motorists

It is a mixed bag ahead of the festive season with petrol prices going down while diesel prices are set to increase by around half a rand.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 29 November 2024

Fuel for Thought – SA’s Poor Fuel Quality the Reason Behind Delayed Golf GTI?

The Volkswagen Golf 8.5 GTI has been flagged ahead of local introduction in light of poor fuel quality locally. Here is some fuel for thought and a comprehensive rundown on South African fuel quality.

By CAR magazine - 6 November 2024

November the Beginning of the End of Fuel Price Reductions

It isn’t by much, but November is likely to signal the first increases in fuel prices in over five months. Here is a look at the provisional prices ahead of the month.

By Alex Shahini - 21 October 2024

More Fuel Price Relief Confirmed For October – Coastal and Inland Prices

Another significant fuel price decrease is in store for October, signalling the cheapest fuel has been in almost three years.

By Alex Shahini - 30 September 2024

More Fuel Decreases on the Horizon for SA!

Another substantial fuel price decrease is on the cards for October. Both grades of fuel are expected to reduce by more than a Rand each! Here is some early information based on the mid month data.

By Alex Shahini - 20 September 2024

Sasol Rolling Out 10ppm Diesel in KwaZulu-Natal

Sasol has confirmed that ‘South Africa’s cleanest diesel’ also known as its Turbodiesel ULS 10ppm will be available in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

By Alex Shahini - 8 September 2024

Another Big Fuel Price Cut Expected for September

South Africans could soon be paying the lowest fuel prices of 2024 if provisional data reflecting decreases for September proves correct. Here are the expected changes across the board.

By Alex Shahini - 13 August 2024

August Fuel Price Sees Slight Reprieve – Coastal and Inland Prices

Following consecutive months of reprieve for local motorists, the August fuel price has continued to decrease, albeit marginally. Here is how much fuel will cost from Wednesday, 7 August.

By Alex Shahini - 5 August 2024

Latest Data Points at Fuel Decreases Across the Board for August

According to fresh data from the Central Energy Fund, it seems as though there will be fuel price reductions across all grades of fuel from August contradicting earlier projections of a diesel increase.

By Alex Shahini - 29 July 2024

July Fuel Price Decrease – Coastal and Inland Prices

Here it is, here is how much South African motorists will be paying for fuel at their next appointment with the pumps. July also marks the first month since the beginning of the year that wholesale diesel 500ppm will come in under R20 per litre!

By Alex Shahini - 3 July 2024

GWM P-Series Gets Power Boost and Interior Refresh

Great Wall Motors is shaking things up in the Chinese market with a substantial upgrade to its popular P-Series bakkie. The most significant upgrade is the inclusion of a larger, more powerful diesel powertrain. Details here.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 25 June 2024

Massive July Fuel Price Decrease on the Cards

July is expected to see an even more significant decrease in fuel price to the one implemented in June if early data pans out accurately. Here is a provisional look at what motorists can expect to pay from early July.

By Alex Shahini - 11 June 2024

June Fuel Price Decrease – Coastal and Inland Prices

Petrol and diesel prices will all be coming down from midnight tonight by as much as R1.24. Here is how much South African motorists will pay at the pumps from tomorrow.

By Alex Shahini - 4 June 2024

New Data Promises Steeper Fuel Price Decrease in June

South African drivers can finally breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices are expected to take a significant plunge in June

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 4 June 2024

Fuel Prices Expected to Drop Significantly for June

Motorists can look forward to some relief this June! According to the latest data from the CEF, fuel prices could potentially drop next week.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 30 May 2024

Petrol Price Expected to Increase in May

A fourth consecutive petrol price increase is expected in May, while diesel is showing signs of over-recover. Here are some details ahead of the new month.

By Alex Shahini - 15 April 2024

April Fuel Price Increase – Coastal and Inland Prices

Petrol prices will spike above R25 again after official numbers from the CEF paint a bleak picture for fuel prices in April. Here is how much all grades of fuel will cost from tomorrow.

By Alex Shahini - 2 April 2024

March Fuel Price Increase – Coastal and Inland Prices

Signalling some of the highest fuel prices in South Africa’s history, March will see yet another massive increase across the board. Here is how much an appointment at the pumps will cost from Wednesday for a litre for both inland and coastal locations.

By Alex Shahini - 4 March 2024

2024 Mazda CX-60 3.3d Takumi Price & Specs

Serving as Mazda’s most powerful production model sold in Mzansi and now most expensive too, here is official pricing and spec on the straight-six turbodiesel CX-60 Takumi.

By Siyavuya Mbaduli - 18 January 2024