LIMPOPO – Despite government’s temporary R1.50-per-litre fuel levy relief, South African motorists will pay just 1 cent less for petrol from Wednesday, November 4.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) confirmed the official November fuel price adjustments on Tuesday (November 3). While petrol prices will decrease by only 1 cent per litre, diesel users will receive reductions of about R1.10 and R1.20 per litre, depending on the grade.

Why only 1 cent?

The fuel levy reduction was expected to provide motorists with some relief at the pumps. However, increases in other fuel costs during October wiped out most of the saving, leaving petrol prices almost unchanged.

According to the DMPR, petrol prices would have increased again this month had government not introduced the temporary fuel levy relief.

What you’ll pay at the pumps

For inland motorists, the price of 93 unleaded petrol decreases from R29.88 to R29.87 per litre, while 95 unleaded falls from R30.25 to R30.24 per litre.

The wholesale price of 0.05% sulphur diesel decreases from R31.95 to R30.85 per litre, while 0.005% sulphur diesel falls from R32.80 to R31.60 per litre.

The official November fuel price adjustments are:

• Petrol 93: decrease of 1 cent per litre
• Petrol 95: decrease of 1 cent per litre
• Diesel (0.05% sulphur): decrease of R1.0982 per litre (wholesale)
• Diesel (0.005% sulphur): decrease of R1.1982 per litre (wholesale)
• Illuminating paraffin (wholesale): increase of R2.75 per litre
• LPGas: increase of R1.83 per kg

The DMPR said the increase in other fuel costs was driven by higher international fuel prices, a weaker rand against the US dollar and an increase in the slate levy during the fuel price review period.

The new fuel prices take effect on Wednesday, November 4.