By: Natasha Archary

Motorists can expect the prices of petrol and diesel to go down on Wednesday, 03 January, as confirmed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
Minister Gwede Mantashe, announced the adjustment on Tuesday, 02 January based on current local and international factors.
South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors.
International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs.
Petrol 93 Octane will decrease by 62c/l, 95 Octane by 76c/l, while diesel will drop by 118.32c/l and 126.32c/l.
Fuel prices schedule for different zones will be published on Tuesday.
Adjustment to the prices of petrol and diesel will be as follows:
- Petrol (93 ULP & LRP) 62c/l decrease
- Petrol (95 ULP & LRP) decrease by 76c/l
- Diesel 0.05% sulphur drops by 118.32c/l
- Diesel 0.005% sulphur 126.32c/l decrease
- Illuminating paraffin drops by 93c/l
- LPGas goes up by 11c/kg
- SMNRP for IP goes down by 124c/l
South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs. pic.twitter.com/SnwaiXdMUQ
— Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (@DMRE_ZA) January 2, 2024



