Petrol price increase from 7 October 2026
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Petrol 95 in Gauteng costs R30.25 a litre from 7 October 2026, and petrol 93 costs R29.88 a litre. Those pump prices are on the Central Energy Fund sheet published for the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (CEF).
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced the adjustment on 5 October 2026. Petrol 93 rose by 312 cents a litre and petrol 95 by 333 cents a litre (South African Government).
Why did the petrol price rise in October 2026?
The department said the average Brent crude price rose from 87.89 US dollars to 101 US dollars over the review period, on tensions between the United States and Iran, uncertainty about oil through the Strait of Hormuz, higher shipping costs and lower inventories (South African Government).
How much did diesel rise from 7 October 2026?
The wholesale price of diesel with 0.05% sulphur rose by 284.38 cents a litre. Diesel with 0.005% sulphur rose by 324.38 cents a litre (South African Government).
| Fuel | Change from 7 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | 312 cents a litre up |
| Petrol 95 | 333 cents a litre up |
| Diesel 0.05% sulphur | 284.38 cents a litre up, wholesale |
| Diesel 0.005% sulphur | 324.38 cents a litre up, wholesale |
FAQ
How much is petrol 95 in Gauteng?
R30.25 a litre from 7 October 2026, on the Central Energy Fund price sheet.
How much is petrol 93 in Gauteng?
R29.88 a litre from 7 October 2026 (CEF).
How much did petrol go up in October 2026?
Petrol 93 rose by 312 cents a litre and petrol 95 by 333 cents a litre, from 7 October 2026 (South African Government).