The Citizen reports that South African motorists will pay less for petrol and diesel at the pumps from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. The decrease in petrol prices will be welcomed by cash-strapped motorists ahead of the festive season.

Petrol and diesel prices
The department of mineral resources and energy (DMRE) announced that both the price of 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will decrease by 51 cents per litre. The price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) decreases by 21 cents per litre, while diesel with 0.005% sulphur goes down by 19 cents per litre. Meanwhile, illuminating paraffin will cost 1 cent less per litre, while the price of LP gas decreases by 61 cents/kg.

How much will fuel cost you?
When the fuel price adjustment kicks in, a litre of 93 unleaded petrol will cost R20.97 per litre, while 95 unleaded will be R21.12 a litre. The wholesale price of 0.05% (500 PPM) diesel will decrease to R19.13 per litre and 0.005% (50 PPM) will cost R9.20 a litre.

Reasons for petrol price drop
DMRE spokesperson Robert Maake said that several factors, including international petroleum product prices and the rand-US dollar exchange rate, contributed to the decrease in petrol and diesel prices.

by Faziel Patel