Johannesburg – South African motorists will pay more for petrol, diesel, and paraffin from Wednesday, 2 July, following an official adjustment in fuel prices announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
The fuel price hike, which takes effect at midnight, is attributed to a combination of rising international crude oil prices, higher petroleum product prices, and other global and domestic factors.
The latest adjustment follows the Department’s monthly pricing review based on market conditions.
Key fuel price changes for July 2025 are:
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Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): Up by 55 cents per litre
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Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): Up by 52 cents per litre
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Diesel (0.05% sulphur): Up by 82 cents per litre
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Diesel (0.005% sulphur): Up by 84 cents per litre
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Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): Up by 67 cents per litre
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Single Maximum National Retail Price (SMNRP) for IP: Up by 89 cents per litre
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LPGas: Down by 57 cents per kilogram countrywide, except in the Western Cape, where it will rise by R1.90/kg
According to the department, the average Brent Crude oil price jumped from USD 63.95 to USD 69.36 during the review period. The increase is largely driven by heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, sparking fears of supply disruptions.
Petroleum product prices also followed suit, with the Basic Fuel Price of petrol, diesel, and paraffin increasing by as much as 100.48 cents per litre in some cases. However, the stronger rand — which appreciated from R18.11 to R17.84 to the US dollar — helped ease the impact by slightly lowering contributions to fuel prices.
The Slate Levy, which offsets daily fuel pricing fluctuations, remains unchanged at zero due to a positive balance of R5.213 billion as of May 2025.
LPGas in Western Cape increases despite national drop
While most of the country will benefit from a slight drop in LPGas prices, Western Cape residents will face a steep hike. The government has approved a 14% increase in the Supply Cost Recovery on the Maximum Refinery Gate Price (MRGP) for imported LPGas through the Port of Saldanha Bay. This measure will be in effect for 24 months, setting the Maximum Retail Price for LPGas in the province at R36.08 per kilogram from 2 July.
Differences in octane grades between 93 and 95 petrol will also reflect in the new pricing schedules across various fuel-pricing zones.
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