Motorists are flocking to BP and other stations to fill their tanks ahead of tonight’s fuel price increase, as a diesel shortage continues to worsen in the area.

Several filling stations in Mbombela have already run dry.

Many of those that still have stock have reduced purchase limits from 200 liters to 100 liters per customer.

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Furthermore, bulk purchases are currently being prohibited at most stations.

While some stations have temporarily reduced their prices per litre to assist motorists, others are maintaining prices above R25.00 per litre.

The official fuel price for April has just been confirmed by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

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It has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, April 1.

Petrol prices will increase by R3.06 per litre, while diesel will see increases of R7.37 and R7.51 per litre.

Based on current local and international factors, inland fuel prices for April 2026 will be adjusted as follows:

Fuel Type  Old Price  New Price (April)
93 Petrol  R20.19  R23.25
95 Petrol  R20.30  R23.36
Diesel 0.05% (Wholesale)  R18.53  R25.90
Diesel 0.005% (Wholesale)  R18.60  R26.11
Illuminating Paraffin  R12.54  R28.14
LPGAS (per kg)  R34.97  R36.05