Fuel price cuts expected for South Africa in September

JOHANNESBURG — 27 August 2025

South African motorists could see lower fuel prices in September due to a stronger rand and declining international oil prices, according to the Central Energy Fund’s latest projections.

The Daily Fuel Price Report on 27 August showed significant over-recovery across all fuel types, caused by these favorable economic conditions. Over-recovery occurs when actual fuel costs are lower than expected.

If current trends continue until month-end, the following decreases would take effect on 2 September:

FUEL	PRICE CHANGE
Petrol 93	decrease of 12 cents
Petrol 95	decrease of 4 cents
Diesel 0.05%	decrease of 55 cents
Diesel 0.005%	decrease of 55 cents
Illuminating Paraffin	decrease of 37 cents

Market analysts caution these projections may change due to potential fluctuations in the rand/dollar exchange rate and oil prices (Central Energy Fund data). Brent crude traded at $67.85 per barrel and the rand at R17.69/$ when the report was published.

South African fuel prices depend on two main factors: international petroleum costs and the rand’s exchange rate against the dollar.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will make final price adjustments effective Tuesday, 2 September 2025. Current August prices remain:

Inland prices:

Petrol 93	R21.51
Petrol 95	R21.59
Diesel 0.05%	R20.00
Diesel 0.005%	R20.04
Illuminating Paraffin	R13.47

Coastal prices:

Petrol 93	R20.72
Petrol 95	R20.76
Diesel 0.05%	R19.17
Diesel 0.005%	R19.28
Illuminating Paraffin	R12.46

Motorists are advised to practice fuel-efficient driving until price changes are confirmed.