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.
Official South African fuel price data comes from four public sources: the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, the Central Energy Fund, the Fuels Industry Association and, for inflation, Statistics South Africa.
Fuel Price Data Sources South Africa overview
Each source publishes a different part of the picture. Together they cover the monthly prices, the make-up of those prices, the zone schedule and the long-term history.
What each source provides
| Source | What it publishes | When |
| Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources | The monthly media statement, the price schedule for all 54 zones, and the breakdown of prices | Monthly; the zone schedule follows the announcement |
| Central Energy Fund | The media statement with the full price composition, the over- or under-recovery and the slate levy; daily basic fuel price calculations | A few days before each first Wednesday; daily |
| Fuels Industry Association of South Africa | Tables of monthly prices for the coast and Gauteng going back to 2012 | Updated after each adjustment |
| Statistics South Africa | The consumer price index, used to adjust old prices for inflation | Monthly |
| Gov.za | The Minister’s official statement on each adjustment | Monthly |
What the data includes
- Retail pump prices for Petrol 93 and 95.
- Wholesale prices for diesel 50ppm and 500ppm and for illuminating paraffin.
- The single maximum national retail price for paraffin.
- The maximum retail price of LP gas per kilogram.
- The levies, margins and basic fuel price that make up each price.
Historical coverage and update frequency
The history used on this site runs from January 2012 to the current month and is updated after every official adjustment. The latest figures are those effective 7 October 2026.
How to use the data
Use the official statement for the current month’s change, the zone schedule for the price in a particular area, and the monthly tables for trends. Daily figures from the Central Energy Fund are indicators, not prices.
Related prices, forecasts and tools
- Petrol price today
- Petrol price history South Africa
- Diesel price history South Africa
- Fuel price updates archive
- Fuel price breakdown
Frequently asked questions
Which source is the official one?
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The Central Energy Fund publishes on its behalf.
Is there an official price for every town?
There is an official price for every pricing zone, and each town falls into one 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.