Fuel price cut kicks in tomorrow
The January adjustment reflects meaningful reductions across petrol and diesel, offering early-year relief to motorists, households and key sectors of the economy.
South Africans will enjoy a welcome easing of pressure at the pumps this week, following the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announcement of a significant fuel price decrease effective from 00:01 on Wednesday, January 7.
The latest adjustment was driven by favourable international and local factors during the review period.
The rand strengthened against the US dollar, while global oil prices softened amid continued oversupply in international markets.
Petrol – Retail price
93 ULP & LRP: 62.00 cents per litre decrease
95 ULP & LRP: 66.00 cents per litre decrease
Diesel – Wholesale price
0.05% sulphur: 137.00 cents per litre decrease
0,005% sulphur: 150.00 cents per litre decrease.
Illuminating paraffin
Wholesale: 110.00 c/litre decrease
Single Maximum National Retail Price (SMNRP): 148.00 c/litre decrease
LPG
Maximum Retail Price: 21.00 c/kg increase
According to Henry van der Merwe, National Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA) the decrease is encouraging.
“Starting the year with lower fuel prices supports household budgets at a time when many South Africans are financially stretched. It also creates a more supportive environment for economic activity and helps reinforce efforts to keep inflation contained in 2026.”
SAPRA encourages motorists to use this period of relief to plan ahead, maintain their vehicles properly to maximise fuel efficiency, and remain informed about future price movements.
