Motorists across South Africa will pay less for fuel from Wednesday, 3 September 2025, as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) confirmed widespread price cuts.
Petrol prices (both 93 and 95 octane) will dip slightly by 4 cents per litre, bringing 95-octane to around R20.72/L at the coast and R21.55/L inland.
Diesel users will see the biggest relief, with prices dropping by 56 to 57 cents per litre, taking wholesale levels to about R18.71/L at the coast and R19.47/L in Gauteng.
In addition, the price of illuminating paraffin will decrease by 37 cents per litre wholesale and 49 cents per litre retail, while LPGas will be reduced by R1.32/kg nationwide (and R1.51/kg in the Western Cape).
The DMRE attributed the decreases to a combination of lower global oil prices, reduced international product costs, and a slightly stronger rand.
Brent crude oil prices averaged USD 67.01 per barrel during the review period, down from USD 69.06.
This marks welcome relief for households and businesses grappling with high living costs, with diesel users – particularly in transport, farming, and logistics – expected to benefit the most.
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