Cape Town – South African motorists are facing fuel price hikes in July 2025, especially diesel vehicle owners. This follows recent geopolitical tensions — specifically Israel’s attack on Iran — which pushed up Brent crude oil prices and weakened the rand.
According to Central Energy Fund projections (as of 19 June), expected increases are:
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Petrol 93: +35 cents
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Petrol 95: +38 cents
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Diesel (0.05%): +56 cents
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Diesel (0.005%): +58 cents
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Illuminating paraffin: +45 cents
These hikes are influenced by two main factors: rising global oil prices and the volatile rand/dollar exchange rate, The South African reports.
In June 2025, rising tensions in the Middle East caused a sharp increase in international oil prices.
Although the South African rand strengthened slightly against the US dollar, helping to ease the impact, the final effect on fuel prices remains uncertain as the month progresses, Car.co.za says.
The fuel price hikes follow a recent increase in the General Fuel Levy, adding 16 cents per litre to petrol and 15 cents to diesel.
Official fuel price changes will be announced at the end of June and take effect on Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
Current inland prices (June 2025):
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Petrol 93: R21.24 | Petrol 95: R21.35
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Diesel 0.05%: R18.53 | Diesel 0.005%: R18.57
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Paraffin: R12.49
Coastal prices are slightly lower.
Motorists are advised to brace for costlier commutes.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
