Fuel Prices on Knife-Edge: March Could Hit Motorists Hard

Fuel prices on knife-edge: March could hit motorists hard

By Betha Madhomu Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that South African fuel prices for March 2026 are on the verge of an over-or under-recovery. After two months of cuts in January and February, petrol and diesel are showing negative recoveries: petrol underrecovery is small, while diesel underrecovery is steep (around 46 cents per litre). Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town’s best experiences for half the …

Fuel U-turn: Bad news for petrol and diesel drivers in March

After two consecutive months of fuel price cuts in January and February, March 2026 is shaping up to be the first month where fuel recoveries move into the red. Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows negative recoveries for both petrol and diesel, signaling higher costs at the pumps for South African motorists. Petrol prices show a minor under-recovery of a few cents per litre, while diesel’s under-recovery is significantly stee…