Official figures — October 2026. These are the confirmed prices published by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), effective Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Petrol 93 rose 312 c/l, petrol 95 rose 333 c/l, diesel 500ppm rose 284 c/l, diesel 50ppm rose 324 c/l and illuminating paraffin rose 358 c/l. The previous official prices took effect on 2 September 2026.
Petrol is more expensive inland because it has to be transported from the coast. In Gauteng that adds 87 cents per litre: Petrol 95 costs R30.25 there and R29.38 at the coast from 7 October 2026.
Why Is Petrol More Expensive Inland: current price
| Fuel | Inland (Gauteng) | Coastal | Change on 7 October 2026 |
| Petrol 95 ULP | R30.25 | R29.38 | Up R3.33 |
| Petrol 93 ULP | R29.88 | R29.01 | Up R3.12 |
| Diesel 50ppm (wholesale) | R32.80 | R31.93 | Up R3.24 |
| Diesel 500ppm (wholesale) | R31.95 | R31.08 | Up R2.84 |
| Illuminating paraffin (wholesale) | R24.47 | R23.42 | Up R3.58 |
Inland, coastal or local zone context
The regulated price includes a zone differential, the cost of moving fuel to each area. At the coast it is 3.9 c/l. In Gauteng it is 91.1 c/l. The difference between the two, 87.2 c/l, is the inland premium.
| Component (c/l) | Coast (zone 1A) | Gauteng (zone 9C) |
| Zone differential | 3.9 | 91.1 |
| Basic fuel price, Petrol 95 | 1,743.51 | 1,743.51 |
| General fuel levy | 429.00 | 429.00 |
| Road Accident Fund levy | 225.00 | 225.00 |
| Retail margin | 320.00 | 320.00 |
| Petrol 95 pump price | 2,938.00 | 3,025.00 |
Why this area differs from other regions
South Africa prices fuel as if it were imported by sea. The price at the harbour is the same for everyone; transport inland is charged on top. Tax is not the reason: levies are identical everywhere.
Compare petrol, diesel and other fuels
Diesel carries the same 87.2 c/l difference. LP gas shows a much larger gap: R37.81 per kilogram in Gauteng against R34.56 at the coast.
Travel and fill-up decision guidance
On a 50-litre tank the inland premium is R43.50. It is worth filling up at the coast before driving inland, but not worth a detour.
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Frequently asked questions
How much more is petrol inland?
87 cents per litre in Gauteng compared with the coast.
Is fuel tax higher inland?
No. Levies are the same in every zone.
When does the price change?
On the first Wednesday of every month. The current prices took effect on 7 October 2026 and the next adjustment is due on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.