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Fuel prices rise from midnight tonight breaking the recent downward trend

Fuel prices rise from midnight tonight breaking the recent downward trend

Mar, 03 2026, 13:35

South African motorists and energy consumers will unfortunately face increases at the pump and on paraffin and LPG prices from midnight, Tuesday 3 March 2026,

Four year low - fuel price relief driven by rand strength

Four year low - fuel price relief driven by rand strength

Feb, 05 2026, 08:25

“While consumers are seeing welcome downward movement at the pumps, the primary factor underpinning this change is the rand’s recent gains,” says van der Merwe.

Fuel price cut delivers early boost to households, businesses, and inflation outlook

Fuel price cut delivers early boost to households, businesses, and inflation outlook

Jan, 13 2026, 23:45

According to Henry van der Merwe, National Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), the reduction is particularly significant given the role fuel prices play in broader economic conditions

Fuel price increases dampen year-end sentiment

Fuel price increases dampen year-end sentiment

Dec, 05 2025, 15:36

“We are entering the busiest travel period of the year, and any upward movement in fuel costs places additional strain on households, public transport users, and small businesses already managing tight margins,”

Fuel price increases dampen year-end sentiment

Fuel price increases dampen year-end sentiment

Dec, 05 2025, 15:36

“We are entering the busiest travel period of the year, and any upward movement in fuel costs places additional strain on households, public transport users, and small businesses already managing tight margins,”

Fuel price cuts in November bring welcome year-end relief

Fuel price cuts in November bring welcome year-end relief

Nov, 04 2025, 14:56

As of midnight Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced fuel price decreases across the board.

Fuel costs at the pumps from 1 October

Fuel costs at the pumps from 1 October

Oct, 03 2025, 21:35

Consumers will see a combination of increases and decreases in fuel prices this month, reflecting the latest adjustment

SAPRA comment - Fuel prices tumble

SAPRA comment - Fuel prices tumble

Sep, 03 2025, 16:54

Motorists and businesses will enjoy welcome relief this month as fuel prices drop across the board.

Petrol drops but diesel spikes sharply

Petrol drops but diesel spikes sharply

Aug, 06 2025, 00:42

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announces a decrease in petrol prices and LPG but a sharp increase in diesel and illuminating paraffin costs, effective from midnight on Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Fuel price hike hits motorists after four months of reprieve

Fuel price hike hits motorists after four months of reprieve

Jul, 02 2025, 15:37

Ramolahloane says while the current increase is disappointing, there may be some light on the horizon.

Another fuel price decrease brings welcome relief for consumers and businesses

Another fuel price decrease brings welcome relief for consumers and businesses

May, 06 2025, 22:25

Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

Apr, 02 2025, 22:10

Budget uncertainty - but at least a fuel price decrease for March 2025

Budget uncertainty - but at least a fuel price decrease for March 2025

Mar, 05 2025, 20:32

Fuel price hike hits motorists and fuel station owners alike

Fuel price hike hits motorists and fuel station owners alike

Feb, 05 2025, 13:43

Engen Petroleum achieves industry-first RTMS Certification for national heavy vehicle fleet

Engen Petroleum achieves industry-first RTMS Certification for national heavy vehicle fleet

Feb, 05 2025, 13:18

Second month of fuel price increases follows five months of relief

Second month of fuel price increases follows five months of relief

Dec, 04 2024, 14:32

Another fuel price decrease welcomed

Another fuel price decrease welcomed

Oct, 04 2024, 03:29

Fourth consecutive drop in fuel prices a welcome relief

Fourth consecutive drop in fuel prices a welcome relief

Sep, 11 2024, 23:19

SAPRA welcomes continued drop in fuel price

SAPRA welcomes continued drop in fuel price

Aug, 11 2024, 15:11

SAPRA hopeful fuel prices will continue to drop

SAPRA hopeful fuel prices will continue to drop

Jul, 08 2024, 14:21

Fuel price cuts

Fuel price cuts

Jun, 06 2024, 16:30

Manage your fuel - A healthy car is not a fuel guzzler

Manage your fuel - A healthy car is not a fuel guzzler

May, 10 2024, 14:29

BorgWarner introduces petrol VTG Turbocharger for mass market

BorgWarner introduces petrol VTG Turbocharger for mass market

May, 06 2024, 14:18

SAPRA – May fuel price changes

SAPRA – May fuel price changes

May, 06 2024, 13:55

Fuel price increases - No April Fool’s joke

Fuel price increases - No April Fool’s joke

Apr, 05 2024, 02:27

Addressing macro and micro challenges resulting from rising global oil prices

Addressing macro and micro challenges resulting from rising global oil prices

Mar, 05 2024, 18:57

Astron Energy confirmed as Volkswagen Polo Cup title sponsor

Astron Energy confirmed as Volkswagen Polo Cup title sponsor

Mar, 05 2024, 18:53

SAPRA supports diesel probe

SAPRA supports diesel probe

Jan, 30 2024, 10:39

FUCHS PETROLUB SE becomes FUCHS SE

FUCHS PETROLUB SE becomes FUCHS SE

Aug, 16 2023, 17:05

Oil adulteration a big risk to South Africa’s fuel

Oil adulteration a big risk to South Africa’s fuel

Jan, 26 2023, 13:58

Stakeholder collaboration key to success of Public Petroleum Product Act Compliance Forum

Stakeholder collaboration key to success of Public Petroleum Product Act Compliance Forum

Mar, 25 2021, 21:23

Can petrol expire? And other lockdown vehicle questions

Can petrol expire? And other lockdown vehicle questions

May, 15 2020, 14:50

GP Global acquires lubricants assets of Nigeria’s Grand Petroleum

Apr, 17 2020, 17:36

Petrol stations are open and practicing extreme caution, says SAPRA Director

Mar, 31 2020, 13:30

Brace for a steep petrol price hike, warns the AA

Brace for a steep petrol price hike, warns the AA

Apr, 01 2019, 03:33

Fuel and tolls up leaving consumers squeezed even more

Fuel and tolls up leaving consumers squeezed even more

Mar, 01 2019, 06:23

Industry appeals for greater discussions on petrol price relief

Industry appeals for greater discussions on petrol price relief

Nov, 20 2018, 08:10

Porsche to dump diesel

Porsche to dump diesel

Sep, 24 2018, 03:44

Protests, deregulation and the petrol price

Protests, deregulation and the petrol price

Aug, 02 2018, 08:45

Petrol deregulation - could it solve our fuel price crisis?

Petrol deregulation - could it solve our fuel price crisis?

Jul, 27 2018, 05:37