05/10/2026
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South African motorists who were already planning to fill their vehicles may want to do so before the next fuel price adjustment takes effect on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, with current projections pointing to substantial increases in petrol and diesel prices.
The figures currently circulating are projections only and are not the final official October fuel prices. The confirmed adjustments may differ from the estimates before the new prices take effect.
Current projections indicate that petrol and diesel could rise by around R3 a litre, depending on the fuel grade.
If an increase of approximately R3 a litre is confirmed, the additional cost of filling a petrol tank could be roughly:
โข 35 litres: about R105 more
โข 45 litres: about R135 more
โข 50 litres: about R150 more
โข 60 litres: about R180 more
For example, a motorist filling a 50-litre petrol tank could therefore pay approximately R150 more per full tank if the final increase is close to R3 a litre.
Larger diesel tanks could see an even greater difference.
Based on a projected increase of just over R3 a litre, an 80-litre diesel fill could cost approximately R240 to R250 more, depending on the final adjustment.
Diesel figures used in fuel price projections are generally wholesale benchmarks, and the actual retail price paid by motorists can differ between filling stations.
For motorists who need fuel before the adjustment, filling up before the new prices take effect would mean purchasing that fuel at the current price rather than the higher October price, should the projected increase be confirmed.
The impact could also add up over a month.
A vehicle travelling around 1,000km a month and using approximately eight litres per 100km would consume around 80 litres of fuel. A R3-a-litre increase would add approximately R240 to the monthly fuel cost, assuming the same amount of fuel is used.
Motorists can also reduce fuel use by keeping tyres correctly inflated, combining unnecessary short trips where possible and driving smoothly.
Diesel users may also benefit from comparing prices between filling stations, as retail diesel prices can vary.
The final October fuel price adjustment has not yet been confirmed, and motorists should treat all current figures as estimates until the official announcement is made.
Source: safuelprices
