
Fuel shock set to hit South Africans: How much it will cost to fill up a tank
Fuel price outlook If these forecasts hold, motorists could see the following adjustments in August 2026: Octane 93 petrol: decrease of 5 cents per litre Octane 95 petrol: no change (0 cents per litre) Diesel 0.51 per litre Filling up This is how much it could cost to fill up a vehicle with petrol or diesel if the above price comes into effect from Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
With just a day before the new petrol price kicks in, the fuel price over-recovery has evaporated, with motorists warned to brace for price hikes, especially diesel users.
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