April 02
South Africa: Consumers to Dig Deeper As Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase
Motorists are expected to feel the pinch even further this month when the prices of all grades of fuel increase. Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Closing Date for Draft SA Petroleum Company Bill Public Comments Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the closing date for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78
Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by R1.78 a litre. Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Increase From Wednesday October 1, 2023
South Africans will once again have to tighten their belts as the fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday. Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Oil and Gas Imperative for Energy Security - Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will "sustainably continue to develop" South Africa's oil and gas resources in order to ensure energy security and alleviate… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July
Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Some Relief for Motorists in April as Fuel Prices Drop
Consumers of diesel, paraffin and gas will breathe a little easier following price decreases in all fuels and slight changes in the prices of petrol. Read more »
January 31, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Price Adjustments Announced
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: Diesel Prices Decrease, Increase for Petrol Consumers
There will be relief for some consumers from tomorrow when the price of all grades of diesel and illuminating paraffin decrease. Read more »
October 31, 2022
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase
South Africans will be paying more at the pumps from Wednesday following the increase of all grades of fuel. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: No Fuel Supply Shortage, Energy Dept Says
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says the supply chain of petroleum products to South Africa is "resilient as ever". Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: Reprieve At Petrol Pumps
Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this week as the price of all grades of petrol is set to come down by between 89 cents and R1.02 a litre. Read more »
August 01, 2022
South Africa: Relief at the Pumps as Petrol Price Drops
Consumers are in for some relief this month as the Department of Minerals and Energy has announced a decrease in all grades of fuel starting from Wednesday. Read more »
June 01, 2022
South Africa: General Fuel Levy Temporary Suspension Extended to August
Government has offered much-needed short-term reprieve to motorists by extending the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy of R1.50 per litre. Read more »
May 12, 2022
South Africa: LP Gas Strategy Approved for Implementation
Cabinet has given the go ahead for the implementation of South Africa's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP Gas) Strategy to be implemented. Read more »
May 03, 2022
South Africa: Relief for Some at the Pumps
Some motorists will feel some relief at the fuel pumps from tomorrow when the price of all grades of petrol decreases. Read more »