Fuel prices
Petrol & diesel prices (per litre)
Regulated South African pump and wholesale prices, refreshed on the first Wednesday of each month.
| Grade | Inland | Coastal |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | R30.25/L | R29.38/L |
| Petrol 93 | R29.88/L | R29.01/L† |
| Diesel 50ppm (wholesale) | R32.80/L | R31.93/L† |
| Diesel 500ppm (wholesale) | R31.95/L | R31.08/L |
Effective from 2026-10-07 (CEF press release)
† Derived from the published zone differential; CEF does not print this figure. Inland figures and the other coastal figures are as printed in the release.
LPGas & illuminating paraffin
| Product | Inland | Coastal |
|---|---|---|
| LPGas (maximum retail, incl. VAT) | R37.81/kg | R34.56/kg |
| Illuminating paraffin (maximum retail) | R31.82/L country-wide | |
LPGas: Gauteng (Zone 9C) and coast (Zone 1A) maximum retail prices per kilogram. Paraffin: Single Maximum National Retail Price. Effective from 2026-10-07 until the next monthly change (CEF press release).
How prices are set
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources publishes a new price each month, calculated from the previous month's average Basic Fuel Price (international crude + refining + freight) plus a fixed schedule of levies, the Road Accident Fund contribution, and regulated margins.
Why diesel is wholesale
Diesel has no regulated retail margin. The CEF publishes a wholesale price; individual stations add their own dealer margin, typically R0.50–R1.50/L. Petrol pump prices, by contrast, are fully regulated — what you see is what you pay.
Apply these prices
Frequently asked questions
What is the petrol price in South Africa today?
The current regulated petrol 93 and petrol 95 prices for inland (Gauteng zone) and coastal regions are shown at the top of this page. Prices change at midnight on the first Wednesday of every month, set by the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources via the Central Energy Fund.
Why does inland petrol cost more than coastal?
A "zone differential" adds 87 cents per litre to inland petrol prices (87.2 cents for diesel) to recover the cost of transporting fuel from coastal refineries and ports to Gauteng. The differential is set by the regulator, not by individual stations.
When does the SA fuel price change?
The regulated pump price changes once per month, effective from midnight on the first Wednesday. The CEF announces the change roughly a week in advance based on global crude prices and the rand-dollar exchange rate over the previous month.
Is diesel price-regulated like petrol?
No. The CEF publishes a wholesale diesel price, but individual stations add their own dealer margin (typically R0.50–R1.50/litre). The figure on this page is the wholesale benchmark; the retail price at your pump may be higher.
What is the difference between petrol 93 and petrol 95?
The number is the octane rating. Most modern South African vehicles run on 95; 93 is recommended at altitude (Gauteng, Free State, Limpopo, parts of North West) where lower air density makes higher octane unnecessary. Coastal prices for both grades are listed separately in the table above.
How much is a kilogram of LPG (cooking gas) in South Africa?
LPGas has a regulated maximum retail price per kilogram, including VAT, published monthly alongside the fuel prices. It is shown for Gauteng (Zone 9C, inland) and the coast (Zone 1A) in the LPGas table on this page. Retailers may charge less but not more, and cylinder deposits and delivery are extra.
Source: Central Energy Fund press release · Effective 2026-10-07