⛽ Fuel Prices in South Africa
Updated monthly by the Department of Energy
| Fuel Type | Price/L | USD/L | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 ULP | R22.15 | Gauteng | |
| Petrol 93 ULP | R21.45 | Coastal | |
| Diesel 0.05% | R21.82 | Gauteng | |
| Diesel 0.005% | R21.10 | Coastal | |
| LPGas | R32.00/kg | National |
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How SA Fuel Pricing Works
South Africa's fuel prices are regulated by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and adjusted monthly — typically on the first Wednesday of each month. The price is determined by international crude oil prices, the Rand/Dollar exchange rate, and various levies and taxes.
Inland prices (Gauteng, Free State, etc.) are slightly higher than coastal prices due to transportation costs from refineries. The difference is usually around R0.50–R0.70 per litre.
Comparison: SA fuel is cheaper than most of Europe (where petrol can exceed €2/L or R40/L) but more expensive than the USA (where gas averages $3.50/gallon or ~R16/L).