petrol price

Slight fuel price relief for South African drivers — But taxes are going up

South African motorists can expect a small break at the pumps this June, but it comes with a tax sting. From Wednesday, 4 June, the […]

Posted by Juandre - 27 May 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

A Toyota Hilux was R469 cheaper to fill up only 4 years ago

Only four years ago, the cost of fuel was 35% cheaper than it is now. This means a Toyota Hilux now costs R469 more to fill up in 2022 than compared to 2019. View the details here.

By Alex Shahini - 17 June 2023

Drastic fuel price in effect from the 1st of March 2023

As we approach a new month, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has issued a statement highlighting the impending and drastic increase in the price of fuel taking effect from the 1st of March. 

By Ryan De Villiers - 28 February 2023

December cut for diesel, while petrol increase confirmed

As oil prices reach their lowest price point since 2021, diesel costs are set to decrease while petrol prices might still see a price hike in December.

By Alex Shahini - 30 November 2022

Fuel levy to be lowered by R1,50/litre until the end of May

South Africans have been dealt a number of hard blows over the past months with the cost of fuel having steadily risen by 30% over […]

By John Whittle - 31 March 2022

How the SA fuel price compares to the rest of the world 

To the dismay of all road users, the SA fuel price is expected to reach unprecedented heights in the coming months as a direct consequence […]

By Alex Shahini - 11 March 2022

R40/litre petrol price on the horizon – brace yourselves

While motorists have been granted a slight respite here and there with the price of fuel, the general trend has been a gradual and increasingly […]

By John Whittle - 10 March 2022

Another month, another fuel price increase – fuel price to increase by over R1/litre

The Central Energy Fund announced that an increase in the price of fuel will be implemented from Wednesday the 2nd of March. To the dismay […]

By John Whittle - 1 March 2022

Expect rising fuel prices after Russia declares war on Ukraine

Bloodshed awaits in the Eastern bloc of Europe and while sitting on the other side of the planet seemingly disconnected from imminent hostilities, it will […]

By Alex Shahini - 24 February 2022

Another fuel hike expected for South Africa in March

Not too long ago, the South African petrol price increased to the point of it tethering on the R20/litre mark, well brace yourselves because there […]

By Alex Shahini - 18 February 2022

2030 a scary deadline for SA’s car manufacturing industry

SA’s car manufacturing “‘Dirty engine vehicles.’ That is how the European Union refers to the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles manufactured in South Africa,” writes […]

By John Whittle - 25 January 2022

Fuel price expected to surge past R20 per litre once again

South Africa, along with many other countries, had to grapple with the steep increase in the local fuel price last year which reached a record […]

By John Whittle - 25 January 2022

Fuel price decrease on the horizon for South African motorists

South Africans will be delighted at the news of a decrease in the price of fuel next week Wednesday with petrol and diesel prices set […]

By John Whittle - 31 December 2021

Steep fuel price hikes looking likely for August

South African motorists could face steep fuel price increases in August if current trends persist until the end of this month. This is the scenario […]

By Jason Woosey - 13 July 2021

Petrol and diesel prices set to increase in July

South African motorists will face yet another fuel price hike in July, thanks to soaring international oil prices and an unstable rand. Judging by the […]

By Jason Woosey - 29 June 2021

July fuel price: here’s the projection based on mid-month data

The fuel price movements for July 2021 are proving a bit harder than usual to project, with recent spikes in international crude oil prices threatening […]

By Jason Woosey - 15 June 2021

SA fuel prices for June 2021: Here’s what to expect

Those who fill up with petrol are in for some minor price relief at the pumps from June 2021, while those with diesel-powered vehicles will […]

By Jason Woosey - 26 May 2021

Slight petrol price cut on the cards for May

South Africans can look forward to a small fuel price decrease in May, according to data released by the Central Energy Fund. This will however […]

By CAR magazine - 28 April 2021

South Africa’s petrol price poised to hit ‘record high’ in April 2021…

The price of petrol (95 ULP, in particular) looks poised to hit a record high thanks to anticipated fuel-price hikes in the first week of […]

By Ryan Bubear - 31 March 2021

Sorry, folks: South Africa is facing ‘extraordinary’ fuel price hikes in July…

The Automobile Association has warned South Africa to brace for “extraordinary” fuel price increases at the start of July 2020. Commenting on unaudited month-end fuel […]

By Ryan Bubear - 26 June 2020

Weakened rand means more fuel price hikes, says AA

The Automobile Association says “across-the-board losses from the exchange rate” will hit fuel-users at the end of October. Commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data […]

By Ryan Bubear - 27 October 2017

Fuel price hiked … but not by as much as expected

The Automobile Association says that although South Africa’s fuel prices will increase in February, the hike will not be as hefty as expected, thanks to […]

By Ryan Bubear - 27 January 2017

Good news! SA’s fuel prices set to drop in December

The Automobile Association (AA) says that South Africans can look forward to lower fuel prices in December. The AA was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel […]

By Ryan Bubear - 29 November 2016

Sorry, folks: brace for a hefty petrol price hike…

Bad news for South African motorists. It seems as though the period of reductions in the country’s fuel prices is well and truly over. Yes, thanks to […]

By Ryan Bubear - 15 September 2016