Motorists can expect a minor heart attack at the pump stations tomorrow (October 7) as petrol prices reach the highest they have been in South African history.

According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), as of tomorrow, motorists can expect to pay R3.12 per litre more for 93-octane petrol, while 95-octane petrol will rise by R3.33 per litre.

The price of diesel with 0.05% (500 ppm) sulphur will increase by R2.84 per litre, while diesel with 0.005% (50 ppm) sulphur will increase by R3.24 per litre.

Robert Maake, spokesperson for the DMRE, explained that several factors have contributed to the increases. These include crude oil prices, rand-to-dollar exchange rates and international petroleum product prices.

Other fuel prices will also rise

Consumers will now pay R3.58 more per litre of illuminating paraffin, while LP gas will increase by 42c per kilogram nationwide and 48c per kilogram in the Western Cape.

So how much will it cost to fill your tank now?

Light motor vehicles (petrol/R30.25 per litre):

• 35l: R1058.75
• 40l: R1210.00
• 50l: R 1512.50
• 80l (SUV): R2420.00

Bakkies (diesel/R31.95 per litre):

• 50l: R 1597.50
• 80l: R2556.00

Heavy motor vehicles (Diesel/R31.95 per litre):

• 150l: R4792.50
• 320l: R10224.00
• 390l: R12460.00

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