Fuel price hike hits motorists after four months of reprieve
The price adjustments come despite a significant easing in Brent crude prices in the latter half of June, with the monthly average still resulting in under-recoveries.
A notable fuel price increase effective as of today, marks the first upward adjustment in four months potentially signalling a shift in trend for South African motorists and businesses.
The spike in diesel prices is especially concerning, as it affects both logistics and agriculture, key pillars of our economy. For petroleum retailers, the volatility adds further complexity to already tight margins.
Lebo Ramolahloane, National Vice Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), says the adjustment is largely due to average global oil prices and exchange rate movements during the month of June.
“Global tensions between the warring parties in the Middle East have contributed to short-term volatility in oil markets which in turn has impacted the monthly average of Brent crude and the rand/dollar exchange rate. This reflected in the resultant under recoveries that built up throughout June increasing prices at our fuel pumps,” explained Ramolahloane.
Fuel Price Adjustments – Effective 2 July 2025
Petrol – Gauteng & Coastal
- 93 ULP & LRP: 55.00 c/litre increase
- 95 ULP & LRP: 52.00 c/litre increase
Diesel – Gauteng
- 0.05% Sulphur: 82.00 c/litre increase
- 0.005% Sulphur: 84.00 c/litre increase
Diesel – Coastal
- 0.05% Sulphur: 82.00 c/litre increase
- 0.005% Sulphur: 84.00 c/litre increase
Illuminating Paraffin
- Wholesale: 67.00 c/litre increase
- SMNRP: 89.00 c/litre increase
LPG
- Retail: 57.00 c/kg decrease
