Here is the official petrol price for May – and it’s bad news for diesel

The Department of Energy has published the fuel price adjustments for May 2022, showing a slight decline for petrol, while diesel vehicle owners in South Africa are not so lucky. The fuel price adjustments take into account the emergency interventions announced by National Treasury in cooperation with the energy department whereby the General Fuel Levy will

April 28, 2022Industry News

A ‘perfect storm’ has hit the rand – and it will have an impact on petrol prices in May

After record petrol price increases in March and April on soaring global oil prices, South African motorists are set to see slight relief in May

October 4, 2021Department Of Energy

Official petrol price for October

The Department of Energy has published the official fuel price adjustments for October, showing a minimal petrol prices decrease for motorists at the pumps. Mid-month fuel

August 31, 2021Department Of Energy

Expect some fuel price relief in September

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows an over-recovery in fuel price adjustments, which points to a slight drop in prices at the

July 15, 2021Department Of Energy

Steep fuel price hikes looking likely for August

South African motorists can expect a significant fuel price hike in August, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund pointing to petrol and diesel

June 21, 2021Department Of Energy

Here’s the outlook for SA’s petrol, diesel prices next month

South Africans could be due to another small petrol price cut in the first week of July – but that could be wiped out if

May 5, 2021Department Of Energy

Here is the official petrol price for May

The Department of Energy has published the latest fuel price adjustments for May 2021, showing a slight decrease for both petrol and diesel. The following changes

April 16, 2021Department Of Energy

Here is May’s predicted petrol price

Mid-month data published by the Central Energy Fund points to yet another petrol price hike in May – though at lower levels recorded over the

April 11, 2021Industry News

New push for a fuel price cap in South Africa

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says that government should relook at the introduction of a fuel price cap, as petrol prices reach

April 7, 2021Department Of Energy

You’ll now pay R313 tax every time you fill up with petrol

South Africans can expect to pay significantly more at the petrol pumps from Wednesday (7 April), with fuel price increases and new taxes taking effect. A large portion of South Africa’s petrol price is made up of levies, with the General Fuel Levy (GFL) and the Road Accident Fund Levy (RAF) taking up the biggest chunks. Increases