{"id":37644,"date":"2026-08-03T10:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?page_id=37644"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:12:33","slug":"fuel-price-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel Price South Africa: Latest Petrol and Diesel Prices and Forecasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol and diesel prices change on the first Wednesday of every month in South Africa, and we track every move. This page carries the latest official fuel prices, the outlook for next month, and recent fuel price news for Gauteng motorists.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3345264930\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Fuel Prices<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2026 Fuel Prices Confirmed (Effective 5 August 2026, Gauteng Inland)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on <strong>Wednesday, 5 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite expectations earlier in July that motorists could receive further relief, stronger international oil prices and a weaker rand during the review period reduced petrol recoveries and pushed diesel into significant under recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official August 2026 Prices (Gauteng Inland)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fuel Type<\/th><th>Gauteng Inland Price<\/th><th>Change from July 2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Petrol 93 ULP<\/td><td><strong>R25.89\/litre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5c decrease<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol 95 ULP<\/td><td><strong>R26.10\/litre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No change<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.05% sulphur (wholesale)<\/td><td><strong>R26.69\/litre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R1.91 increase<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.005% sulphur (wholesale)<\/td><td><strong>R27.43\/litre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R1.76 increase<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illuminating Paraffin<\/td><td><strong>R18.75\/litre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R1.51 increase<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LPGAS (per kg)<\/td><td><strong>Official adjustment to be confirmed<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Prices Changed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmpr.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources<\/a>, the August adjustment was influenced primarily by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher international crude oil and refined fuel prices during the latter part of July.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A weaker rand against the United States dollar for much of the review period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in fuel recoveries calculated by the Central Energy Fund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol prices remained relatively stable because recoveries stayed close to balance by month end. Diesel, however, recorded substantial under recoveries, resulting in significantly higher wholesale prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Gauteng Motorists<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motorists using petrol vehicles will see little change in monthly fuel costs, with only a marginal reduction for 93 octane and no change for 95 octane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diesel users, however, will pay considerably more to fill up, increasing operating costs for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial transport operators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logistics companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small businesses using diesel vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motorists driving diesel passenger vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The higher diesel price could also place upward pressure on transport and distribution costs across Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-91748504\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Fuel News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-forecast-for-august-2026\/\">Fuel price forecast for August 2026: Diesel Set for Sharp Increase as Petrol Relief Shrinks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-relief-in-august-2026\/\">Fuel Price Relief in August 2026? Early Data Points to Possible Petrol and Diesel Cuts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-prices-point-to-july-drop\/\">Good News for Gauteng Motorists as Fuel Prices Point to July 2026 Drop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-update-diesel-increase\/\">Fuel Price Update: Diesel Increase Reduced Bringing Relief for South Africans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-chaos-diesel-shortages\/\">Fuel Price Chaos in South Africa: Diesel Shortages Hit 200 Sites Ahead of April Price Hike<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africas-petrol-price\/\">South Africa\u2019s Petrol Price Soars from R1.90 to R21.48 Over 30 Years<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When did the new fuel prices take effect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official August 2026 fuel prices take effect on <strong>Wednesday, 5 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why did diesel increase while petrol remained almost unchanged?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diesel recorded significant under recoveries during the review period because of higher international oil prices and exchange rate movements. Petrol recoveries remained close to balance, resulting in little movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is fuel more expensive in Gauteng?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng pays inland regulated prices, which include transport costs associated with moving fuel from coastal ports and refineries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who determines South Africa&#8217;s prices?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources sets the official monthly fuel prices using a regulated pricing formula based on international petroleum prices, the rand dollar exchange rate, taxes, levies and distribution costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the next fuel price adjustment take place?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel prices are adjusted on the <strong>first Wednesday of every month<\/strong>. The next adjustment will take effect in <strong>September 2026<\/strong> following the completion of the August review period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Word<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The August 2026 fuel price adjustment delivers mixed news for South African motorists. Petrol users will experience virtually no change at the pumps, but diesel motorists face increases of up to <strong>R1.91 per litre<\/strong>, reversing much of the relief experienced in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Gauteng residents, where daily commuting and freight transport play a critical role in the provincial economy, the latest diesel increase is likely to place additional pressure on household and business transport costs. Attention now turns to the September review period, with international oil prices and the rand expected to remain the key drivers of South Africa&#8217;s next fuel price adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prices listed on this page are based on official announcements by the <strong>Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)<\/strong>. Petrol prices are government regulated, while diesel prices are regulated at wholesale level and retail margins may vary slightly between filling stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price outlooks are based on recovery data published by the <strong>Central Energy Fund (CEF)<\/strong> and remain projections until confirmed by the DMPR. International oil prices, exchange rate movements and government levy decisions may change before each monthly fuel price adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This page is updated every month following the official price of fuel announcement.<audio autoplay=\"\"><\/audio><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Petrol and diesel prices change on the first Wednesday of every month in South Africa, and we track every move. This page carries the latest official fuel prices, the outlook for next month, and recent fuel price news for Gauteng motorists. 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