South Africa petrol price May 2026: what drivers can expect at the pump
South Africa’s May 2026 petrol price could rise R2.63/litre despite the government’s fuel levy cut, with the official DMRE announcement expected on 6 May 2026.
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South Africa faces record May petrol price increase as Iran blockade drives oil above $100 a barrel
South Africa faces a record May 2026 petrol price increase as the US Iran naval blockade sends Brent crude above $100 and the R3/litre levy relief expires on 5 May.
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Easter road deaths South Africa 2026 drop as 165 motorists arrested over weekend
Easter road deaths fall as Creecy reports fewer fatalities and 165 motorists arrested in a weekend of stepped-up traffic enforcement.
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April 2026 fuel price increase confirmed: What you will pay at the pump from Wednesday
South Africa’s official April 2026 fuel price increase has been confirmed. Petrol rises by R3.06 per litre in Gauteng, but a government levy relief kept the damage smaller than predicted.
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South Africa’s April 2026 fuel price hike explained: What the numbers actually mean for your wallet
South Africa’s April 2026 fuel price increase is shaping up to be one of the largest in years. Here is what is driving it and what you are likely to pay from 1 April.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 4 March 2026
From 4 March 2026, South Africa’s petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG prices increase, according to the latest official fuel price notice.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 4 February 2026
From Wednesday, 4 February 2026, petrol, diesel and paraffin become cheaper, while LPG gas rises, according to the latest official fuel price notice.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in February 2026
CEF’s 27 January update shows petrol still in strong over-recovery, while diesel is modest, hinting at uneven February cuts.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 7 January 2026
South Africa’s fuel prices fall from 7 January 2026, with big diesel cuts, cheaper petrol and paraffin, but a small LPG increase.
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WeBuyCars fined R2.5m, ordered to repay R3.4m to customers over unlawful sales terms
WeBuyCars must pay a R2.5m fine and refund R3.4m after regulators found its sales terms breached consumer laws.
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Joburg to the coast: What your December 2025 road trip will really cost in fuel and tolls
South Africa’s December 2025 petrol price hike means road trip costs are higher. Here’s what it’ll cost to drive from Joburg to the coast.
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Petrol price hikes: How much more your December holiday will cost in 2025
South Africa’s petrol price went up in December 2025, increasing travel costs for holiday motorists across inland and coastal provinces.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in January 2026
First January 2026 fuel forecast shows strong over-recoveries, hinting at possible petrol, diesel and paraffin price cuts if current trends hold.
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NCC orders recall of 18 600 KIA vehicles and 323 Jeep Wranglers over safety defects
NCC has issued a KIA, Jeep Wrangler recall for 18 600 Kias and 323 Wranglers over ABS and airbag defects affecting driver safety.
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Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in December 2025
This article breaks down the full tank petrol costs for South African motorists based on inland and coastal prices effective December 2025.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 3 December 2025
South Africa’s fuel prices will climb from 3 December 2025, as higher international product costs and new margin adjustments push up petrol, diesel and paraffin.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in December 2025
This week’s Central Energy Fund update (24 Nov 2025) shows under-recoveries across petrol, diesel and paraffin — driven mainly by changes in international product prices with only a small offset from the rand.
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Early BFP readings and what they say about petrol prices in December 2025
Preliminary Basic Fuel Price (BFP) data suggests petrol prices in December 2025 may stabilise following November’s reduction, though diesel could face upward pressure due to global supply concerns.
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Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in November 2025
Petrol prices in South Africa dropped in November 2025, with 95 unleaded decreasing by 51 cents per litre, bringing some relief to motorists nationwide.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Fuel prices will decrease from Wednesday, 5 November 2025, with petrol down 51c per litre and diesel also cheaper due to stronger rand and lower global prices.
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Final BFP readings suggest petrol prices may drop in November 2025
The Central Energy Fund’s latest update indicates that petrol prices in November 2025 may decrease slightly, as the Basic Fuel Price continues to show modest over-recoveries heading into next month’s adjustment.
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WeBuyCars share price spells doom for controversial car dealer
The WeBuyCars share price plunged more than 12% on Tuesday morning after the company warned investors that its earnings growth slowed in the second half of its financial year.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in November 2025
The final fuel price forecast for November 2025 shows smaller petrol over-recoveries and worsening under-recoveries for diesel and paraffin, suggesting price cuts for petrol and hikes for diesel.
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Changan launches in South Africa: What you must know about the latest Chinese SUV competitor
Changan has officially launched in South Africa with a grand event at Sun City, unveiling its range of SUVs, sedans and electric vehicles designed to challenge established players like Toyota, Ford and GWM.
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Petrol prices in South Africa: How much it costs to fill a tank in October 2025
Petrol prices in South Africa increased in October 2025, with 95 unleaded rising by 8 cents per litre and motorists paying more to refuel their vehicles.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 1 October 2025
South Africa petrol prices rise slightly from 1 October 2025, with diesel, paraffin, and LPGas dropping. Here’s how much a litre will cost.
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South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in October 2025
Petrol and diesel prices could see bigger cuts in October 2025 as over-recoveries improve significantly. Here’s what this week’s forecast data shows.
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Vehicle recalls on the rise in South Africa as NCC issues notice on VW Amarok, Mercedes-Benz and these models
The NCC has issued new recall notices for the VW Amarok, Mercedes-Benz EQE-295, and Mercedes-Benz GLC-254, as South Africa sees a sharp rise in vehicle recalls.
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Safety concerns prompt product recall of Ford, BMW and VW Polo models
The National Consumer Commission has announced a Ford recall and similar safety recalls for BMW, VW Polo and Hino buses due to defects that could cause accidents.
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South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 3 September 2025
South Africa fuel prices will drop from Wednesday, 3 September 2025, with petrol down 4c, diesel up to 57c, and paraffin and LPG also cheaper.