Here’s the latest on South Africa’s fuel prices based on recent media reports.
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May 2026 price adjustments: Petrol and diesel are both set to rise at the pump from Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Specifically, petrol 93 and 95 are reported to increase by about 3.27 rand per litre, while diesel prices rise by around 6.19 rand per litre. Paraffin also increases by about 4.22 rand per litre. These figures come from Cape Town Etc. coverage of the Central Energy Fund data.[2]
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Context: South Africa regularly adjusts fuel prices monthly, guided by local factors (domestic taxes, levies) and international oil prices, with the Department of Mineral and Energy Resources (or equivalent) confirming changes ahead of each calendar month.[4]
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Prior months for context: In early 2025, fuel prices were anticipated to rise in February due to under-recoveries in the fuel price, with petrol up by multiple cents per litre and diesel similarly affected; these patterns illustrate the ongoing sensitivity of SA fuel prices to global oil moves and currency shifts.[1][3]
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What this means for motorists: Expect higher outlays at the pump in May 2026 and potentially subsequent months if international oil prices remain elevated or the rand weakens. Paraffin and LPG costs can also move, affecting households relying on those fuels.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can compile a short, current snapshot for Grapevine, TX, or look up a few SA sources that provide official price tables for the exact per-litre figures in your area. I can also set up a quick alert if you want ongoing updates.
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www.capetownetc.comUpdate: The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that motorists will have to dig deeper into their pockets to fill up their tanks as steep increases in both petrol and diesel prices will kick in on Wednesday. The official fuel price adjustments for February show that both grades of petrol will cost 82 cents per litre more, while diesel will increase by between R1.01 and R1.05 cents per litre. … Coast: Petrol 95 unleaded: R21.62 Petrol 93 unleaded: R21.37 Diesel 0.05%:...
www.capetownetc.comThe Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs, e.g., shipping costs. The main reasons for the fuel price adjustments are due to:
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