South Africa Petrol Prices 2025 : For South African motorists, the petrol price news in August will be mixed. Petrol prices will fall, while diesel prices are expected to rise. The price of 93 ULP and 95 ULP petrol will be lowered by 28 cents per litre. This means that coastal motorists will pay about R20.80 per litre and inland will hover around R21.60. The slight drop is a relief to families and commuters who have been hard hit by the high cost of living. On a 50-litre fill, this amounts to some R14 worth of savings being eased on budgets for transportation monthly.
Diesel Gets Costlier
The one piece of bad news for diesel operators is: the prices are set to go up this month in a big way:
- 50 ppm diesel: Increase of 63 cents per litre.
- 500 ppm diesel: Increase of 65 cents per litre.
What this means is an insane increase to daily operating costs for truck drivers, small business owners, and farmers who depend on diesel.
Why The Change?
Having been triggered by a combination of global and local phenomena, the latest price adjustment placed petrol in a benefitted position, depending on somewhat stable oil prices internationally and a strengthening currency in South Africa. Diesel, conversely, has been pushed high with supply tighting in the international markets and demand rising, notably in shipping and freight.
What This Means For You
- Petrol drivers : Expect small but welcome savings every time you fill up. Over a month, this could free up some extra cash for household essentials.
- Diesel users : Brace for higher expenses, especially if you drive long distances or operate heavy vehicles. A 70-litre tank will now cost more than R40 extra compared to July.
- Budget planning : With mixed fuel trends, households and businesses may need to adjust spending to account for rising diesel costs.
Fuel-Saving Tips
- Refuel earlier in the month to avoid last-minute price surges.
- Carpool and sharing of trips wherever possible.
- Maintain your vehicle properly- keep tires inflated and servicing up to date to improve fuel economy.
- Drive smartly- smooth acceleration and lower speeds can reduce consumption by up to 15%.
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