{"id":43479,"date":"2026-10-21T07:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T05:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=43479"},"modified":"2026-10-21T07:46:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T05:46:14","slug":"petrol-price-trends-2023-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/petrol-price-trends-2023-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol Price Trends: How Petrol Went From R25 To A Record R30 A Litre In Three Years, Month By Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three years ago, Gauteng motorists were paying R25,68 for a litre of 95 petrol. Prices then dropped for most of the next two years and bottomed out at R20,10 in February 2026. Since then they&#8217;ve climbed to a record R30,25 in October 2026, and early data suggests November could be even higher.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-1789105661\" 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what happened? This guide tracks South Africa&#8217;s petrol price trends month by month since October 2023. It explains what pushed prices up and down, what a tank of petrol costs now compared with before, and what Gauteng residents can expect next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petrol Price Trends At A Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All prices are for <strong>inland 95 unleaded petrol (Gauteng)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October 2023:<\/strong> R25,68 a litre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highest point:<\/strong> a record R30,25 in <strong>October 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lowest point:<\/strong> R20,10 in <strong>February 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change over three years (October 2023 to October 2026):<\/strong> up R4,57, or 17,8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change over one year (October 2025 to October 2026):<\/strong> up R8,62, or 39,9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change since February 2026:<\/strong> up R10,15, or 50,5%, in just eight months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average price:<\/strong> R23,12 in 2024, R21,66 in 2025 and R24,80 from January to October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biggest single monthly increase:<\/strong> R3,33 in October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biggest single monthly decrease:<\/strong> R1,96 in July 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Month-By-Month: Inland 95 Petrol Prices Since October 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1024x529.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-766x396.png 766w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1536x794.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-149x77.png 149w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-449x232.png 449w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1200x620.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Inland 95 (per litre)<\/th><th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oct 2023<\/td><td>R25,68<\/td><td>+R1,14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 2023<\/td><td>R23,90<\/td><td>\u2212R1,78<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2023<\/td><td>R23,25<\/td><td>\u2212R0,65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan 2024<\/td><td>R22,49<\/td><td>\u2212R0,76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 2024<\/td><td>R23,24<\/td><td>+R0,75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 2024<\/td><td>R24,45<\/td><td>+R1,21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 2024<\/td><td>R25,12<\/td><td>+R0,67<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 2024<\/td><td>R25,49<\/td><td>+R0,37<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 2024<\/td><td>R24,25<\/td><td>\u2212R1,24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2024<\/td><td>R23,26<\/td><td>\u2212R0,99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2024<\/td><td>R23,11<\/td><td>\u2212R0,15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2024<\/td><td>R22,19<\/td><td>\u2212R0,92<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2024<\/td><td>R21,05<\/td><td>\u2212R1,14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 2024<\/td><td>R21,30<\/td><td>+R0,25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2024<\/td><td>R21,47<\/td><td>+R0,17<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan 2025<\/td><td>R21,59<\/td><td>+R0,12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 2025<\/td><td>R22,41<\/td><td>+R0,82<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 2025<\/td><td>R22,34<\/td><td>\u2212R0,07<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 2025<\/td><td>R21,62<\/td><td>\u2212R0,72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 2025<\/td><td>R21,40<\/td><td>\u2212R0,22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 2025<\/td><td>R21,35<\/td><td>\u2212R0,05<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2025<\/td><td>R21,87<\/td><td>+R0,52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2025<\/td><td>R21,59<\/td><td>\u2212R0,28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2025<\/td><td>R21,55<\/td><td>\u2212R0,04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2025<\/td><td>R21,63<\/td><td>+R0,08<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 2025<\/td><td>R21,12<\/td><td>\u2212R0,51<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 2025<\/td><td>R21,41<\/td><td>+R0,29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan 2026<\/td><td>R20,75<\/td><td>\u2212R0,66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 2026<\/td><td>R20,10<\/td><td>\u2212R0,65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 2026<\/td><td>R20,30<\/td><td>+R0,20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 2026<\/td><td>R23,36<\/td><td>+R3,06<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 2026<\/td><td>R26,63<\/td><td>+R3,27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 2026<\/td><td>R28,06<\/td><td>+R1,43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 2026<\/td><td>R26,10<\/td><td>\u2212R1,96<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 2026<\/td><td>R25,58<\/td><td>\u2212R0,52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 2026<\/td><td>R26,92<\/td><td>+R1,34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2026<\/td><td>R30,25<\/td><td>+R3,33<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, official Gauteng pump prices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-october-2026\/\">Fuel Price October 2026: Gauteng 95 Hits R30.25 As Fuel Prices Surge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023: Ending The Year On A High<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2023, inland 95 petrol rose by R1,14 to R25,68 a litre, one of the highest prices on record at the time. Two things drove it: higher international petrol prices and a weak rand, which averaged nearly R19 to the US dollar. Motorists got some relief before the holidays, with cuts of R1,78 in November and R0,65 in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-531082349\" 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\">2024: Up In The First Half, Down In The Second<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol prices rose for four months in a row in early 2024, peaking at R25,49 in May. The second half of the year brought steady relief. Lower international oil prices and a stronger rand pushed petrol down to R21,05 by October 2024. The rand&#8217;s gains were linked to positive market sentiment after the May elections and the formation of the Government of National Unity. The year ended at R21,47, about R1 lower than it started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025: The Year Of Stability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For motorists, 2025 was the calmest year in recent memory. Inland 95 petrol stayed between R21,12 and R22,41 all year, and the largest monthly move was an increase of R0,82 in February. The average price for the year was R21,66, the lowest annual average of the three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026: From A Three-Year Low To Record Highs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Cheap Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The year started well. Petrol fell to R20,75 in January and R20,10 in February 2026, the lowest price in the three-year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Middle East Shock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything changed in March 2026, when conflict involving the US and Iran disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose from about $69 to nearly $94 a barrel on average, and later peaked at around $138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To soften the blow, National Treasury cut the General Fuel Levy by R3 a litre from 1 April 2026. Petrol still rose by R3,06 to R23,36 in April. Without the relief, the increase would have been more than R6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record After Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol jumped another R3,27 in May, to R26,63. In June it rose R1,43 to a then-record R28,06, beating the previous record of R26,74 set in July 2022. Part of the June increase came from Treasury restoring half the levy relief and from a higher slate levy, which recovers a shortfall in the fuel price system. The levy relief was phased out completely from 1 July. Treasury estimated it cost about R17,2 billion in lost revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Brief Break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A US-Iran ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz, and oil fell to about $75 a barrel by the end of June. Petrol dropped R1,96 in July and a further R0,52 in August, to R25,58.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October&#8217;s New Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Middle East tensions flared again, and oil traded above $100 a barrel for much of September. Petrol rose R1,34 in September. In October it jumped R3,33, the biggest monthly increase in the three-year period, to a new record of R30,25 a litre. A higher slate levy also added to the October increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-531082349\" 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\">And Diesel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diesel has followed a similar but even sharper path. The inland wholesale price of 0,05% diesel was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Diesel 0,05% (wholesale, inland)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oct 2023<\/td><td>R25,02<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2024<\/td><td>R18,45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2025<\/td><td>R19,34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2026<\/td><td>R31,95<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s an increase of about 65% in a year. Diesel matters even if you drive a petrol car, because it powers the trucks, taxis, buses and farm equipment that move goods and people around Gauteng. Higher diesel prices end up in food prices and fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes Up The Petrol Price?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africa&#8217;s petrol price is regulated and adjusted on the first Wednesday of every month. It&#8217;s made up of several parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The basic fuel price,<\/strong> which follows international petrol prices and the rand to US dollar exchange rate. This is the part that moves the most, and it caused most of the 2026 spikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The General Fuel Levy:<\/strong> R4,10 a litre for petrol from April 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Road Accident Fund levy:<\/strong> R2,25 a litre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The slate levy,<\/strong> which recovers shortfalls in the fuel pricing system. It rose sharply in 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wholesale and retail margins,<\/strong> plus transport costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Gauteng pays more:<\/strong> fuel has to be transported inland from the coast, so inland prices are higher. In October 2026, inland 95 cost R30,25 a litre, compared with R29,38 at the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Costs To Fill Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>40-litre tank (95 inland)<\/th><th>50-litre tank (95 inland)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Oct 2023<\/td><td>R1 027,20<\/td><td>R1 284,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2024<\/td><td>R842,00<\/td><td>R1 052,50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2025<\/td><td>R865,20<\/td><td>R1 081,50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 2026 (low)<\/td><td>R804,00<\/td><td>R1 005,00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 2026 (record)<\/td><td>R1 210,00<\/td><td>R1 512,50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A motorist who uses about 200 litres of 95 petrol a month now pays about <strong>R6 050<\/strong>, compared with <strong>R4 326<\/strong> in October 2025. That&#8217;s an extra <strong>R1 724 a month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-531082349\" 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\">What&#8217;s Next: The November 2026 Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early Central Energy Fund data from mid-October points to another increase in November. It projects inland 95 at about <strong>R32,53 a litre<\/strong>, which would add about R2,28. At that price, a 50-litre tank would cost about R1 627. These projections can change before the official announcement, which is expected a few days before the adjustment on 4 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relief may be on the way. Parliament&#8217;s Standing Committee on Appropriations has adopted its report on a bill that would set aside <strong>R10 billion to stabilise fuel costs<\/strong>. The bill still has to pass the National Assembly, and the size of any per-litre relief hasn&#8217;t been announced. Rising prices have also sparked protests, with the Concerned Citizens of South Africa threatening a three-day national shutdown if fuel prices aren&#8217;t cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means For Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng residents drive long distances to work, pay inland prices and rely heavily on taxis and trucks, so they feel petrol increases more than most. Here are some ways to soften the impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drive smoothly.<\/strong> Gentle acceleration and braking, and keeping to the speed limit, can noticeably reduce how much fuel you use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your tyre pressure<\/strong> monthly. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lighten the load.<\/strong> Remove roof racks and heavy items you don&#8217;t need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine trips<\/strong> and avoid peak traffic where you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your manual before choosing 93 or 95.<\/strong> If your manufacturer approves 93, it&#8217;s usually cheaper. Don&#8217;t use a lower octane than your car needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use fuel rewards.<\/strong> Bank and retailer rewards programmes can give back a few rand per litre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider public transport for some trips.<\/strong> Gautrain fares are frozen for 2026, and a Metrorail trip from Mabopane to Pretoria costs R7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill up before an increase.<\/strong> The Central Energy Fund&#8217;s mid-month data is a good early warning of whether prices are likely to rise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-531082349\" 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\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Petrol Price In Gauteng Now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 7 October 2026, inland 95 petrol costs R30,25 a litre and 93 costs R29,88 a litre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Highest Petrol Price In South African History?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current record is R30,25 a litre for inland 95 petrol, set in October 2026. That beat June 2026&#8217;s R28,06, which had broken the July 2022 record of R26,74.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Was Petrol Cheapest In The Last Three Years?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol was cheapest in February 2026, when inland 95 cost R20,10 a litre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Did Petrol Prices Rise So Much In 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main cause was conflict involving the US and Iran, which disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil above $100 a barrel. Restoring the fuel levy after the temporary relief, and a higher slate levy, added to the increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Petrol Go Up In November 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early Central Energy Fund data points to an increase of about R2,28, which would take inland 95 to around R32,53 a litre. The official price will be announced shortly before 4 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Often Does The Petrol Price Change?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel prices in South Africa are adjusted every month, usually on the first Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fuelsindustry.org.za\/consumer-information\/fuel-prices-current-past\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuels Industry Association of South Africa: Fuel Prices, Current And Past<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/722056\/here-is-the-official-petrol-price-for-october-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessTech: Here Is The Official Petrol Price For October (2023)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capeargus.co.za\/motoring\/industry-news\/2024-12-25-how-south-africas-fuel-prices-fluctuated-in-2024-and-what-2025-is-likely-to-bring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Argus: How South Africa&#8217;s Fuel Prices Fluctuated In 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2026-03-31\/south-africa-to-lower-fuel-levy-as-gasoline-price-spike-looms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomberg: South Africa Cuts Fuel Taxes As Prices Spike On Iran War<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/news\/147626\/official-petrol-price-increases-for-april-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TopAuto: Official Petrol Price Increases For April Announced<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/topauto.co.za\/news\/143689\/bad-news-about-petrol-taxes-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TopAuto: Bad News About Petrol Taxes In South Africa (Budget 2026)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capeargus.co.za\/capetimes\/news\/2026-04-29-south-africa-extends-fuel-levy-relief-to-combat-rising-petrol-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Times: South Africa Extends Fuel Levy Relief<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/862147\/south-africans-set-to-pay-the-highest-petrol-price-in-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessTech: South Africans Set To Pay The Highest Petrol Price In History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/energy\/864824\/here-is-the-official-petrol-price-for-july-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessTech: Here Is The Official Petrol Price For July (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=878527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessTech: R344 Petrol Price Pain For South Africa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeslive.co.za\/motoring\/2026-10-05-record-fuel-price-hikes-what-youll-pay-from-october-7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TimesLIVE: Record Fuel Price Hikes, What You&#8217;ll Pay From October 7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=879899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BusinessTech: Here Is The Expected Petrol Price For November<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parliament.gov.za\/press-releases\/media-statement-standing-committee-appropriations-adopts-report-r10-billion-fuel-price-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parliament: Standing Committee On Appropriations Adopts Report On R10 Billion Fuel Price Relief<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/fuel-price-october-2026\/\">What&#8217;s On G: Fuel Price October 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three years ago, Gauteng motorists were paying R25,68 for a litre of 95 petrol. Prices then dropped for most of the next two years and bottomed out at R20,10 in February 2026. Since then they&#8217;ve climbed to a record R30,25 in October 2026, and early data suggests November could be even higher. 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