South African motorists have been dealt a massive blow and will have to fork out more for petrol and diesel at the pumps this week.
The United States and Israel’s war in Iran has ignited global panic, with the conflict spiking fuel prices to record highs.
Earlier this month, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DPMRE) insisted the country’s fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, despite extreme volatility in global energy markets triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to increase from midnight on Tuesday, 1 April 2026
Petrol and diesel prices
The DMRE announced that the prices of 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will increase by R3.06 per litre.
The price of diesel with 0.05% sulphur increases by R7.37 per litre, and 0.005% sulphur goes up by R7.51 per litre.
Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will cost R11.67 more per litre, while the price of LP gas decreases by 57 cents per kg countrywide, except in the Western Cape, where it’ll increase by R1.08 per kg.
The new fuel prices follow a R3 reduction in the fuel levy for one month.
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