By Mapaballo Borotho

- Petrol prices will decrease by 52 cents per litre from Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
- Diesel and illuminating paraffin prices will increase, while LP gas will become cheaper.
- The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy says international fuel prices and the rand-dollar exchange rate influenced the latest adjustments.
South African motorists who use petrol-powered vehicles can breathe a sigh of relief after the latest fuel price adjustments, which take effect on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that both 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will decrease by 52 cents per litre.
However, the not-so-good news is that the price of diesel with 0.05% (500ppm) sulphur will increase by R1.38 per litre, while diesel with 0.005% (50ppm) sulphur will increase by R1.23 per litre.
Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will increase by R1.52 per litre, while the price of LP Gas will decrease by R4.41 per kilogram countrywide and by R5.03 per kilogram in the Western Cape.
DMRE spokesperson Robert Maake said several factors, including international petroleum product prices and the rand/US dollar exchange rate, contributed to the latest fuel price adjustments.
The sharp increase in diesel prices is expected to place additional pressure on transport operators, farmers and businesses, with higher logistics costs likely to filter through to consumer prices in the coming weeks.
Another important point to note is that the temporary fuel tax relief introduced by the National Treasury has come to an end, meaning motorists are once again paying the full General Fuel Levy.
Here’s how much you’ll pay from 5 August 2026
| INLAND | July | August |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R25.94 | R25.42 |
| Petrol 95 | R26.10 | R25.58 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R24.78 | R26.16 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R25.67 | R26.90 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R17.24 | R18.76 |
| COASTAL | July | August |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R25.15 | R24.63 |
| Petrol 95 | R25.23 | R24.71 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R23.91 | R25.29 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R24.41 | R25.64 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R16.19 | R17.71 |
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