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South African regulated fuel references are adjusted monthly. Petrol is a retail reference; diesel and illuminating paraffin figures below are wholesale references. LPG is shown per kilogram.
Last verified snapshot: 8 October 2026. Checking source…
| Product | Region | Price | Basis | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R30.25ZAR/litre | Retail | 2026-10-07 |
| Petrol 95 | Coastal (1A) | R29.38ZAR/litre | Retail | 2026-10-07 |
| Petrol 93 | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R29.88ZAR/litre | Retail | 2026-10-07 |
| Diesel 50ppm | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R32.80ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Diesel 50ppm | Coastal (1A) | R31.93ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Diesel 500ppm | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R31.95ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Diesel 500ppm | Coastal (1A) | R31.08ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Illuminating paraffin | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R24.47ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Illuminating paraffin | Coastal (1A) | R23.42ZAR/litre | Wholesale | 2026-10-07 |
| Paraffin SMNRP | National | R31.82ZAR/litre | Maximum retail | 2026-10-07 |
| LP gas (per kg) | Inland (Gauteng, 9C) | R37.81ZAR/kg | Maximum retail | 2026-10-07 |
| LP gas (per kg) | Coastal (1A) | R34.56ZAR/kg | Maximum retail | 2026-10-07 |
Source: PetrolPrice.co.za’s published reference table, reporting DMPR/CEF figures. Official adjustment documents.
Regional references vary by pricing zone. Diesel pump prices may differ from wholesale figures. These figures are market references, not Petrofin quotations.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
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Last verified snapshot: 8 October 2026. Checking source…
Brent crude oil
$125.440USD/barrelObservation: 2026-10-06Gasoline · US Gulf Coast
$3.564USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06Ultra-low-sulphur diesel · US Gulf Coast
$4.565USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06Jet fuel · US Gulf Coast
$4.342USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06Propane · Mont Belvieu
$0.919USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06Source: EIA spot prices. Crude oil uses US dollars per barrel; refined products use US dollars per US gallon. These are international spot references, not South African landed or retail prices.
OFFICIAL INDUSTRY UPDATES
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Central Energy Fund
2026-09-23CEF Group Presents Five-Year Financial Performance, Governance Outcomes and SANPC Development Progress to Parliament
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2026-09-10CEF outlines roadmap to rebuild South Africa’s refining capacity and unlock economic opportunities in Durban South
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Official statement[MEDIA STATEMENT] MINISTER OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES ANNOUNCES FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE 7 OCTOBER 2026
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Official statement[SPEECH] SPEAKING NOTES BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES, MR GWEDE MANTASHE | MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY SUMMIT | EMPEROR’S PALACE CENTRE | 17 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Official statement[SPEECH] WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES, MR JACOB MBELE | 2026 MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRIPARTITE SUMMIT | EMPEROR'S PALACE, KEMPTON PARK | 17–18 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Official statement[SPEECH] Speaking Notes by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina (MP)
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2026-10-07Minister Ramokgopa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas-To-Power to Address Curtailment and Strengthen Reliable Electricity Supply to Support Economic Growth
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2026-10-06Minister Ramokgopa to Announce Major New Electricity Procurement Programme
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2026-10-01Update on South African Renewable Energy Masterplan implementation
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2026-09-25Minister of electricity and energy to host media briefing on friday to address matters relating to eskom’s board leadership and governance.
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