Your tank just got cheaper to fill: July fuel prices drop
Petrol drops by nearly R2 and diesel by over R3 per litre from July 1, bringing slight relief to cash-strapped motorists.
LIMPOPO – Motorists across Limpopo will wake up to some relief at the pumps on Wednesday, July 1, with petrol prices dropping by nearly R2.00 and diesel by over R3.00 per litre.
The official July prices, confirmed by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, bring the first decrease since the fuel price surge began earlier this year.
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What you’ll pay from Wednesday
From Wednesday, Limpopo motorists will pay:
| Fuel Type | June 2026 Price | Official July 2026 Price | Decrease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R27.95 | R25.94 | -R2.01/l |
| Petrol 95 | R28.06 | R26.10 | -R1.96/l |
| Diesel 0.05% | R27.92 | R24.79 | -R3.13/l |
| Diesel 0.005% | R29.26 | R25.17 | -R3.58/l |
Source: Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Illuminating paraffin will also see significant relief, with the wholesale price dropping by R5.23 per litre.
A bittersweet drop
While the July decrease offers some relief, it is worth remembering just how far fuel prices have climbed.
In 2020, inland petrol cost around R16.02 per litre. From Wednesday, motorists will pay around R25.94. Even with this reduction, the cost of filling a tank will remain well above what drivers paid just five years ago.
Read more about that here.
The new prices take effect at midnight on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
