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Major petrol price drop expected this week

Pretoria motorists can look forward to a major petrol and diesel price drop this week, driven by month-end over-recovery data.

March 31, 2025
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
Major petrol price drop expected this week
Pretoria motorists are set to enjoy a significant cut in petrol and diesel prices this week. Photo: Stock

This is no April Fool’s joke—Pretoria motorists are set to enjoy a major cut in petrol and diesel prices this week.

According to month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), both petrol and diesel prices have experienced notable over-recoveries, with petrol set to drop by 64 to 78 cents per litre, and diesel by around 90 cents per litre.

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has crunched the numbers, and it is looking good. Here’s a breakdown of the expected decreases:

  • Petrol 93: down 74 cents per litre
  • Petrol 95: down 88 cents per litre
  • Diesel 0.05%: down 94 cents per litre
  • Diesel 0.005%: down 96 cents per litre

These reductions come before factoring in any new tax changes set to take effect on April 1st.

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March 31, 2025
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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