Daily Life · 95 unleaded · inland zone

Fuel Price

95 Unleaded Petrol · Inland Zone
Effective 7 Oct 2026
R30.25
per litre
—until next price change
Price timeline
2 Sep
September price took effect
R26.92
7 Oct
October price took effect
R30.25
4 Nov
November price announced
TBC

Up R3.33 from September’s R26.92 — the steepest monthly rise this year, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East pushing oil past $100 a barrel, plus rand weakness against the dollar.

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Recent price history

Month95 Petrol (Inland)Diesel 0.05% (Inland)
August 2026R25.58R26.17
September 2026R26.92R29.11
October 2026R30.25R31.95

Frequently asked

Why do prices change on the first Wednesday of the month?

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy reviews the regulated price monthly based on international product prices and the rand/dollar exchange rate over the previous month, publishing new prices that take effect on the first Wednesday.

What's the difference between inland and coastal pricing?

Inland prices (Gauteng, Free State and similar) run higher than coastal ones because they include the cost of transporting fuel from coastal refineries and depots further inland.

Does the price include tax?

Yes — the pump price bundles in the General Fuel Levy and the Road Accident Fund levy on top of the basic fuel price, along with retail and transport margins.

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Source: Dept. of Mineral Resources & Energy, via BusinessTech · verified 7 Oct 2026