Many South Africans are paying up to R65 more to fill up their tanks this month, following the latest price hikes.
Petrol users are experiencing the brunt of the increases, as the cost of this fuel type went up by R1.27 per litre compared to what it was in February.
Diesel drivers, on the other hand, saw a lesser increase of 31 cents per litre, showing a return to normalcy for what is historically the cheaper fuel, following a significant spike in diesel costs towards the end of 2022.
As a result, the average diesel user is expected to face an increase of up to R24 per refuel.
The current fuel prices for March 2023 are as follows:
| Fuel type | Inland | Coastal |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R22.65 | R22.00 |
| Petrol 95 | R22.95 | R22.30 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R21.62 | R20.97 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R21.72 | R21.08 |
What you’re paying
Below you can find a breakdown of how much more you can expect to be paying to refill your car, based on your fuel type and tank size.
The sample of cars used here is taken from the 10 most-popular models sold in South Africa during the previous month.
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – R64.77 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 51 litres
- Average consumption – 7.0l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,105.68
- Refuel cost in March – R1,170.45
Nissan NP200 – R63.50 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 50 litres
- Average consumption – 8.1l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,084
- Refuel cost in March – R1,147.50
Toyota Corolla Cross – R59.69 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 47 litres
- Average consumption – 6.8l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,018.96
- Refuel cost in March – R1,078.65
VW Polo Vivo – R57.15 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 45 litres
- Average consumption – 5.7l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R975.60
- Refuel cost in March – R1,032.75
Suzuki Swift – R46.99 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 37 litres
- Average consumption – 4.9l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R802.16
- Refuel cost in March – R849.15
Toyota Starlet – R46.99 more
- Fuel type – Petrol
- Tank size – 37 litres
- Average consumption – 5.4l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R802.16
- Refuel cost in March – R849.15
Toyota Hilux – R24 more
- Fuel type – Diesel
- Tank size – 80 litres
- Average consumption – 7.1l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,712.80
- Refuel cost in March – R1,736.80
Ford Ranger – R24 more
- Fuel type – Diesel
- Tank size – 80 litres
- Average consumption – 7.5l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,712.80
- Refuel cost in March – R1,736.80
Isuzu D-Max – R23.56 more
- Fuel type – Diesel
- Tank size – 76 litres
- Average consumption – 7.3l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,627.16
- Refuel cost in March – R1,650.72
Toyota Hiace – R21.70 more
- Fuel type – Diesel
- Tank size – 70 litres
- Average consumption – 9.9l/100km
- Refuel cost in February – R1,498.70
- Refuel cost in March – R1,520.40
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