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Gauteng motorists could face another substantial fuel price increase in October 2026, with petrol 95 projected to rise by R3.06 a litre and petrol 93 by R2.87. Central Energy Fund figures reported on Monday, 28 September, indicate that inland petrol 95 could reach R29.98 a litre when the next adjustment takes effect on Wednesday, 7 October. The projected increases could affect motorists, commuters and businesses across Gauteng, although the final prices have not yet been officially confirmed.

South African motorists are paying new fuel prices from Wednesday, 5 August 2026, after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed a 52 cent per litre decrease for both grades of petrol and sharp increases for diesel. Gauteng drivers now pay R25.42 per litre for inland 93 petrol and R26.17 for inland 95 petrol, while diesel wholesale prices have risen by more than R1 per litre. The adjustment matters for households and businesses because diesel costs feed directly into transport, logistics and operating expenses across the province.

South Africans are unlikely to see diesel prices hit R40 per litre in May, but another sharp increase remains likely based on current data. Early figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) show significant under-recoveries for diesel, although more recent trends suggest a lower increase than initially expected. The outlook is critical for Gauteng motorists and businesses already dealing with rising transport costs following April’s record fuel price hikes.