01/09/2026
⛽ FUEL PRICE SHOCK HITS SOUTH AFRICA TONIGHT
From midnight, both grades of petrol increase by R1.34 per litre, while wholesale diesel rises by a massive R2.94 to R3.15 per litre.
This is not only a problem at the fuel pump—it will affect our entire economy.
South Africa depends heavily on road transport. When diesel increases, the cost of moving food, building materials, mining products and everyday goods increases with it. A transport operator purchasing 1,000 litres of diesel will now pay up to R3,150 more for the same fuel.
These additional costs will eventually reach every household through:
* Higher food and retail prices
* Increased transport and delivery charges
* Greater pressure on farmers, mines and construction companies
* Reduced profit margins for small businesses
* Further pressure on inflation and employment
Businesses cannot absorb increases of this magnitude indefinitely. Government must urgently review the taxes, levies and structural inefficiencies built into our fuel price.
South Africa cannot grow its economy while the cost of moving people and goods continues rising at this rate. Efficient fuel management, tighter consumption control and the prevention of fuel theft are now more important than ever.
The price changes take effect on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. View the published fuel-price breakdown.
