June 03
South Africa: General Fuel Levy Reduction Cushions Consumers
While petrol consumers will face an increase in prices from today, government's reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Drop in Diesel Prices
Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday. Read more »
June 01
South Africa: Petrol Price Increases, Diesel On a Downturn
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin and LP gas will… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Steenhuisen Welcomes Easing Food Inflation Amid Fuel Price Concerns
While welcoming the drop in food inflation to its lowest level in 14 months, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has warned that soaring fuel prices are threatening South… Read more »
May 13
South Africa: South African Govt, OPEC Fund Sign U.S.$150 Million Development Policy Loan Agreement
South Africa has secured a US$150 million development policy loan agreement from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the National Treasury has announced. Read more »
May 04
South Africa: Price of Petrol and Diesel to Increase From Wednesday
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. Read more »
April 29
South Africa: Industry Association Welcomes Latest Fuel Relief Announcement
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed the latest fuel relief announcement by government wherein the R3 per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol is… Read more »
March 31
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices Announced
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight. Read more »
South Africa: R3 Fuel Levy Relief to Cushion South Africans - Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government's decision to introduce a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction is aimed at cushioning South Africans from what he describes… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: Fuel Supply Stable in the Immediate Term, Says DMPR
South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term. Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Rise From Wednesday
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced an increase of between 20c and 65c for all forms of fuels from Wednesday. Read more »
December 03, 2025
South Africa: Petrol Prices Increase in December
Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel this festive season as the price of all grades of petrol have gone up this December. Read more »
September 30, 2025
South Africa: Mixed Bag As Petrol Increases Slightly, Diesel On the Downturn
South Africans will face a mixed bag at the pumps from tomorrow following the announcement of the petrol price adjustments by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources… Read more »
September 02, 2025
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Decrease From Wednesday
Some relief will be felt at the pumps this month when all grades of petrol and diesel record decreases from Wednesday. Read more »
August 05, 2025
South Africa: Mantashe Seeks Wider Market for SA's Natural Diamonds
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for the marketing of South African natural diamonds across the world, as the sector faces a decline in demand and… Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Decrease, Diesel On the Up
Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel… Read more »
July 01, 2025
South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Increase From Wednesday
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced that all grades of petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin are expected to increase from Wednesday, 2 July… Read more »











