The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the official petrol and diesel price adjustments for September.
Starting from Wednesday, September 6th, motorists can expect a massive increase in diesel prices, ranging from R2.76 to R2.84 per litre.
Petrol prices will also see an increase of R1.71 per litre.
These price hikes are a result of several factors.
International product prices for petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin have risen during the review period.
Additionally, the Rand weakened against the US Dollar, leading to higher Basic Fuel Prices for petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin, with increases of 29.60 c/l, 31.33 c/l, and 31.58 c/l, respectively.
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Furthermore, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy has approved a 5.0 c/l retail margin increase for all octane grades of petrol, effective from September 6, 2023.
Fuel prices effective 6th of September 2023
| Fuel | Price Change |
|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | increase of 171 cents per litre |
| Petrol 95 | increase of 171 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.05% | increase of 284 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.005% | increase of 276 cents per litre |
| Illuminating Paraffin | increase of 278 cents per litre |
| LPGAS | increase of 226 cents per kg |
This adjustment aims to accommodate wage increases for pump attendants, cashiers, and administrative staff at service stations.
It’s important to note that the slate levy remains unchanged.
This is how the price changes will reflect at the pumps inland.
| Fuel Type | August | September |
|---|---|---|
| 93 Petrol | R21.71 | R23.42 |
| 95 Petrol | R22.11 | R23.82 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R19.48 | R22.32 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R19.81 | R22.59 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R19.81 | R16.48 |
| LPGAS (per kg) | R26.92 | R29.17 |
This is how the price changes will reflect at the pumps coastal.
| Fuel Type | August | September |
|---|---|---|
| 93 Petrol | R22.43 | R24.14 |
| 95 Petrol | R22.83 | R24.54 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R20.21 | R23.05 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R20.52 | R23.28 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R14.63 | R17.41 |
| LPGAS (per kg) | R29.50 | R31.76 |
