SA Fuel Price Increase — Next Adjustment
When is the next petrol & diesel price change? The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announces every first Wednesday — here is the date, the current signal, and what is driving it.
Current Prices — May 2026
Effective from 2026-05-07. Last change: decreased by R0.45 per R/litre.
| Product | Price (R/litre) |
|---|---|
| Petrol 95 Unleaded — Inland | R23.50 |
| Petrol 93 Unleaded — Inland | R23.20 |
| Diesel 50ppm — Inland | R21.40 |
| Diesel 10ppm — Inland | R21.50 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R15.20 |
| LPGas (R/kg) | R32.50 |
Price History — Last 24 Months
Hover or tap any point to see the price in that month. Values come from the official Department of Mineral Resources and Energy monthly media statements.
Today's International Drivers
Rule of thumb: every $1/barrel Brent move ≈ 10c/litre BFP change; every 10c USD/ZAR move ≈ 14c/litre. Read more on the live Brent crude page.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next petrol price increase?
The next DMRE adjustment is on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in 7 days from today.
Will the petrol price go up or down?
Direction depends on the cumulative under-recovery (negative gap between BFP and current pump price) over the current month. If Brent has risen or the rand has weakened, expect an increase; the reverse implies a decrease. Watch our Brent live price and USD/ZAR feed for the daily signal.
Where can I see the official DMRE fuel price announcement?
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy publishes the official media statement at dmre.gov.za on the Tuesday afternoon before the first Wednesday of each month.
How is the under-recovery calculated?
Daily, by comparing the international refined-product price (converted to ZAR) against the local pump price. A negative cumulative figure means SA petrol is being sold below its import-parity cost — that gap gets closed at the next monthly adjustment.