{"id":23474,"date":"2025-08-18T12:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=23474"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:01:19","slug":"september-petrol-price-drop-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/september-petrol-price-drop-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"September Petrol Price Drop: What South Africans Can Expect at the Pump"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mid-month projections from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicate positive news for South African motorists, with both petrol and diesel set for a price reduction in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This anticipated drop is largely due to a combination of falling global oil prices and a slightly stronger rand against the US dollar, although currency fluctuations are still limiting full recovery. The current market dynamics have resulted in an over-recovery of fuel prices: petrol is showing an over-recovery of 8\u201315 cents per litre, while diesel ranges between 33 and 35 cents per litre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-fuel-price-changes\">Expected Fuel Price Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to CEF data, the mid-month expected adjustments are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fuel Type<\/th><th>Expected Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Petrol 93<\/td><td>Decrease of 15 cents per litre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol 95<\/td><td>Decrease of 8 cents per litre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.05% (wholesale)<\/td><td>Decrease of 33 cents per litre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.005% (wholesale)<\/td><td>Decrease of 35 cents per litre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illuminating Paraffin<\/td><td>Decrease of 26 cents per litre<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting that LP Gas prices are not provided in the daily snapshots, so no forecast is currently available. Additionally, these mid-month projections are indicative and not final; the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announces official prices only a few days before implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3025059298\" 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\" id=\"h-global-oil-prices-in-decline\">Global Oil Prices in Decline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Global oil prices have fallen steadily throughout August, dropping about 10% this year. Factors contributing to this decline include the US trade tariffs and policies, combined with a rapid return of OPEC+ barrels to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US-China trade situation, which had previously threatened oil demand, has seen a temporary pause, preventing an even steeper decline. However, increased oil production and dampened demand have caused prices to fall from $75 per barrel to around $66, down from a brief high of $85 in June following the Israel-Iran conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has translated locally to an over-recovery in fuel prices of approximately 16cpl for petrol and 37cpl for diesel, stabilising after last month\u2019s diesel shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rand-strength-provides-some-relief\">Rand Strength Provides Some Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rand has shown some improvement due to a weaker US dollar, benefiting fuel price adjustments. Yet, volatility remains, with currency movements still affecting price recovery by about 3 cents per litre. Positive effects include investor shifts toward safe-haven commodities like gold, which remains unaffected by US tariffs, supporting the local currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic inflation data, expected soon, will provide further insight into the rand\u2019s trajectory and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4173502541\" 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\" id=\"h-what-motorists-can-expect-at-the-pump\">What Motorists Can Expect at the Pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a comparison of August\u2019s official prices versus the expected September prices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inland:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fuel Type<\/th><th>August Official<\/th><th>September Expected<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>93 Petrol<\/td><td>R21.51<\/td><td>R21.36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>95 Petrol<\/td><td>R21.59<\/td><td>R21.51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.05% (wholesale)<\/td><td>R20.00<\/td><td>R19.67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.005% (wholesale)<\/td><td>R20.04<\/td><td>R19.69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illuminating Paraffin<\/td><td>R13.47<\/td><td>R13.21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coastal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fuel Type<\/th><th>August Official<\/th><th>September Expected<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>93 Petrol<\/td><td>R20.72<\/td><td>R20.57<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>95 Petrol<\/td><td>R20.76<\/td><td>R20.68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.05% (wholesale)<\/td><td>R19.17<\/td><td>R18.84<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel 0.005% (wholesale)<\/td><td>R19.28<\/td><td>R18.93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illuminating Paraffin<\/td><td>R12.46<\/td><td>R12.20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While final prices are still subject to official announcement, early indications suggest that South African motorists can look forward to some relief at the <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/835134\/here-is-the-expected-petrol-price-for-september-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pumps<\/a> this September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sa-enjoy-r89-petrol-price-relief\/\">South Africans Enjoy R89 Petrol Price Relief<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mid-month projections from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicate positive news for South African motorists, with both petrol and diesel set for a price reduction in September. 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