Petrol Price in South Africa
Official Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) petrol prices for 95 Unleaded and 93 Unleaded / LRP, inland and coastal, plus the date and likely direction of the next monthly adjustment.
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 (Gauteng) | R23.50 |
| Petrol 95 Unleaded — Coastal | R22.80 |
| Petrol 93 Unleaded / LRP — Inland | R23.20 |
| Petrol 93 Unleaded / LRP — Coastal | R22.50 |
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
Why is petrol more expensive inland?
Petrol is refined at the coast (Durban, Cape Town, Mossel Bay refineries and from imports) and trucked or piped inland. The Gauteng "zone" adds the transport, storage and slate cost to the basic fuel price, which is why 95 in Johannesburg is typically 70–80 cents per litre more than in Cape Town.
What is the difference between 93 and 95 petrol?
95 has a higher octane rating and resists knock better at high compression, so it suits modern turbocharged engines and is mandatory for most newer vehicles. 93 is cheaper and works in older, lower-compression engines. At the coast both grades are sold; inland (high altitude) 93 LRP is more common because thinner air reduces effective compression.
When does the petrol price change?
The DMRE adjusts petrol prices on the first Wednesday of every month. The next adjustment is on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
How is the petrol price calculated?
The pump price = Basic Fuel Price (international refined product cost) + General Fuel Levy + Road Accident Fund levy + customs & excise + slate levy + carbon tax + wholesale & retail margins + zone differential (transport).
Can I predict the next petrol price change?
The DMRE publishes daily under-recovery / over-recovery figures based on cumulative Brent and USD/ZAR movements over the month. If Brent rises or the rand weakens during the month, expect an increase; the reverse implies a decrease. We summarise the latest signal on our fuel-price increase page.