The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced the official fuel price adjustments for September 2026.
Unfortunately, motorists will see a considerable price hike this month, as petrol is increasing by R1.34 per litre across both octane grades.
Diesel users will unfortunately be hit even harder, as prices are being hiked by between R2.94 and R3.15 per litre.
This is even higher than the Central Energy Fund’s predictions, as the entity previously reported that petrol would likely increase by 92c per litre, while diesel would go up by R2.83 per litre.
The increases are largely the result of the international price of oil, which was negatively impacted by the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Brent Crude oil is currently trading at $91 per barrel, compared to $79 per barrel at the start of August.
Prices rose again this weekend when the United States and Iran traded blows. Iranian state media also reported that a supertanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by two mines.
The result of these disruptions is an increase in international petroleum product prices, causing diesel prices to cross the R30 per litre mark in South Africa.
These are the official fuel price adjustments for South Africa for September 2026:
- Petrol 93 – Increase of R1.34 per litre
- Petrol 95 – Increase of R1.34 per litre
- Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) – Increase of R2.94 per litre
- Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) – Increase of R3.15 per litre
In line with the provisions of the Self-Adjusting Slate Levy Mechanism, a slate levy of 83.28c/l will be implemented in the price structure of both fuels.
What you’re paying this September
The new fuel price adjustments will take effect on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
According to the DMPR, the average price of Brent Crude oil increased from $82.37 to $87.88 per barrel during the period under review.
This led to an increase in the international product price of fuel, resulting in a higher contribution to the Basic Fuel Price (BFP) of petrol by 127.79c/l and diesel by 321.29c/l.
On a more positive note, the rand offered a small measure of relief thanks to a stronger exchange rate with the US dollar.
The rand dropped from R16.46 to R16.21 per USD during the period under review, leading to a lower contribution to the BFP of 21.07c/l and 29.06c/l for petrol and diesel, respectively.
Additionally, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources approved a 4.9c/l increase (from 315.1c/l to 320c/l) in the price structure of petrol to accommodate a wage adjustment for forecourt employees.
This is in line with the Motor Industry Bargaining Council multi-year Wage Settlement Agreement signed in August 2025.
The table below indicates how the official fuel price adjustments for September will reflect at the pump:
| Fuel type | Inland price | Coastal price |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R26.76 | R25.87 |
| Petrol 95 | R26.92 | R26.05 |
| Diesel 0.05% (Wholesale) | R29.11 | R28.24 |
| Diesel 0.005% (Wholesale) | R30.05 | R28.79 |
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1 commentsit is only in ZA where diesel is sold dearer than petrol.The refining odf diesel is less less expensive then petrol,yet we pay more. Yet again the anc is pulling wool over our eyes. Yet all the media does not say anything outrangeous about this . They are in crisis, so why not dip into the most utilized fuel to fund their fudge ups.guys wake up,we are not in finance, we are in surviving so stand out .txs