Charles Esther
South African motorists could soon get relief at the pumps early next month.
According to the latest projections, both petrol and diesel prices are expected to drop if current market conditions remain stable over the next three weeks.
Factors Behind the Projected Price Drop
The recent strengthening of the rand against the dollar, combined with a fall in Brent crude oil prices, has created favorable conditions for a fuel price decrease.
Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), effective Monday, 11 August, supports these projections.
Expected Price Changes
- Petrol 93: decrease of 12 cents
- Petrol 95: decrease of 6 cents
- Diesel 0.05%: decrease of 10 cents
- Diesel 0.005%: decrease of 12 cents
- Illuminating Paraffin: decrease of 8 cents
If these conditions persist, motorists using 93 octane petrol could save 12 cents per litre, while those using 95 octane would see a 6-cent drop.
Diesel users may enjoy reductions between 10 and 12 cents per litre, and illuminating paraffin is projected to drop by 8 cents.
Two Main Factors Driving South Africa’s Fuel Prices
- The international price of petroleum products, mainly influenced by oil prices.
- The rand/dollar exchange rate used when purchasing these products.
Current Market Indicators
At the time of reporting:
- Brent crude oil price: $66.85 per barrel
- Rand/dollar exchange rate: R17.70/$
Official Price Confirmation Coming Soon
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will confirm the final fuel price adjustments early next month.
The new prices will take effect at midnight on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
Current August 2025 Fuel Prices
Inland Prices
- Petrol 93: R21.51
- Petrol 95: R21.59
- Diesel 0.05%: R20.00
- Diesel 0.005%: R20.04
- Illuminating Paraffin: R13.47
Coastal Prices
- Petrol 93: R20.72
- Petrol 95: R20.76
- Diesel 0.05%: R19.17
- Diesel 0.005%: R19.28
- Illuminating Paraffin: R12.46
David Awoyode