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Fuel Cost Calculator

What a trip will cost you in fuel
Sep 2026 price
Distance
km
Consumption
L/100km
Price per litre
R
Split between
people
R202.14
100 km × 7.5 L/100km × R26.92/L

Type your trip distance, your vehicle’s fuel consumption and the current price per litre — the cost updates instantly as you type. The default price is this month’s official inland pump price from SharpCheck’s own Fuel Price page; overwrite it if you’re coastal, buying diesel, or just want to test a different price. Add the number of people to split the cost between if you’re sharing a ride.

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Typical trip costs at default settings

Distance95 Petrol (7.5 L/100km)Diesel (6.5 L/100km)

Frequently asked

How is this calculated?

Trip cost = (distance ÷ 100) × your car’s consumption in litres per 100km × the price per litre. It’s the same formula fuel-economy stickers and trip computers use — nothing more sophisticated than that, run entirely in your browser.

Where does the default consumption figure come from?

7.5 L/100km is a reasonable average for a small-to-medium petrol car doing a mix of open-road and town driving in South Africa. Your actual car may use noticeably more or less — check your manual, trip computer, or your last few fill-ups for a more accurate number, and type it in.

Where does the fuel price come from?

The petrol and diesel defaults match SharpCheck’s own Fuel Price page, which tracks the official monthly inland pump price. Coastal prices are usually a little lower — overwrite the price field if that applies to you.

Does this account for tolls?

No, this is fuel only. Use the Toll Calculator alongside this page for a long-distance trip’s toll cost, and add the two together.

Is my trip data stored anywhere?

No — everything you type stays in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere or saved.

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Default prices from SharpCheck’s Fuel Price page, September 2026 inland rates · calculation runs entirely in your browser