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September fuel price confirmed: Here’s what you’ll be paying
Motorists will take another hit at the pumps as fuel prices rise again in September. After a month of speculation, here's what you'll officially be paying.
POLOKWANE – The worst fears of motorists have been confirmed: fuel prices are set for a sharp increase from Wednesday, September 2, with diesel taking the biggest hit.
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced that all grades of petrol will increase by R1.34 per litre, while diesel will rise by as much as R3.15 per litre.
What you’ll pay from Wednesday
| Fuel Type | September Increase | New Inland Price |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | + R1.34 | R26.76 per litre |
| Petrol 95 | + R1.34 | R26.92 per litre |
| Diesel 0.05% | + R2.94 | R29.11 per litre |
| Diesel 0.005% | + R3.15 | R30.05 per litre |
| Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale) | + R2.13 | R20.89 per litre |
| LPGas (max retail) | + R0.69 | R37.39 per kg |
What this means for your pocket
For a standard 45L petrol car, the September increase adds roughly R60 to a full tank.
For diesel users, a 100L diesel fill-up will cost almost R315 more than it did in August.
The new fuel prices take effect at midnight on Wednesday, September 2.
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