South Africa: Petrol Price Increases, Diesel On a Downturn
Petrol users face a R1.43 increase as diesel, paraffin and LP gas prices fall after lower demand and a stronger rand.
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Why DIESEL vehicle owners should NOT fill up today
Diesel vehicle owners in South Africa may want to wait a little longer before heading to the pumps. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed substantial diesel price cuts that will take effect at midnight on Tuesday, 2 June, meaning motorists who fill up today will end up paying significantly more than those who wait until the new prices kick in. Mixed fortunes The latest fuel price adjustments bring mixed fortunes for Sou…
Petrol Price Set To Increase Diesel To Drop On Wednesday : The Africa
The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department has announced the fuel adjustments for June, with petrol and diesel prices moving in opposite directions. The new fuel prices come into effect from Wed
South Africa fuel prices June 2026 | Petrol up, diesel down
HIGHLIGHTS Diesel (0.05% sulphur) drops R3.25/l from Wednesday 3 June 2026 Both petrol grades increase by R1.43/l Slate levy climbs to 157.74c/l as cumulative deficit hits negative R18.28 billion Government fuel levy relief cut by R1.50/l for petrol, effective until 30 June Illuminating paraffin falls R5.96/l wholesale; LP gas down 17c/kg nationally South Africa’s June 2026 fuel prices are confirmed. Diesel drops R3.25 a litre. Petrol goes up –…
South Africans face petrol pain but diesel relief at pumps
Motorists are likely to face another petrol price increase from Wednesday, while diesel users could see significant relief at the pumps. According to the latest fuel price outlook, petrol is expected to rise by about R1.05 per litre, while diesel prices could decrease by between R2.79 and R3.60 per litre, depending on the grade. The final adjustments will be announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The expected petrol incr…
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