FUEL PRICES TO JUMP FROM TOMORROW
South African motorists are in for a sharp increase at the pumps from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, with petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG prices all going up.
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced the latest adjustment on Monday, 31 August.
WHAT WILL CHANGE?
For motorists in Gauteng and other inland areas, the new September fuel prices are expected to be:
- 93 Petrol: R26.76 per litre — up R1.34
- 95 Petrol: R26.92 per litre — up R1.34
- Diesel 0.05%: R29.11 per litre — up R2.94
- Diesel 0.005%: R30.05 per litre — up R3.15
- Illuminating Paraffin: R20.89 per litre — up R2.13
- LPGas: R37.39 per kg — up 69 cents
The official schedule for the different pricing zones will be published by the department.
WHY ARE PRICES GOING UP?
The department says the biggest pressure came from rising international oil and petroleum product prices.
The average Brent crude oil price increased from US$82.37 to US$87.88 per barrel, with continued US-Iran tensions, uncertainty around oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and higher shipping costs contributing to the increase.
International petrol and diesel prices also increased because of supply shortages linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and lower global inventories.
The stronger rand provided some relief, appreciating from an average of R16.46 to R16.21 against the US dollar, but this was not enough to offset the international price increases.
SLATE LEVY ADDS TO THE COST
Motorists will also have to absorb a higher slate levy, which applies to petrol and diesel.
The levy increases from 61.38 cents to 83.28 cents per litre, following a negative cumulative slate balance of R9.519 billion at the end of July 2026.
Petrol prices will also include an additional 4.9 cents per litre to accommodate the annual wage adjustment for forecourt workers.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR KAE
For residents travelling between Midrand, Tembisa, Ivory Park and surrounding areas, the increase means filling up will cost significantly more from tomorrow.
For example, filling a 50-litre tank with 95 petrol at the new inland price of R26.92 will cost about R1,346, before any station-specific differences.
The increases take effect from Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
KAE News will continue to track the impact of the fuel increase on transport costs and the local community.
