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.
The highest petrol 95 price on record is R30.25 per litre, effective 7 October 2026. That is the current price.
Highest Petrol Price South Africa overview
This record covers every official monthly price from January 2012 to October 2026 for the Gauteng inland zone.
The ten most expensive months
| Rank | Effective date | Price per litre |
| 1 | 7 October 2026 | R30.25 |
| 2 | 3 June 2026 | R28.06 |
| 3 | 2 September 2026 | R26.92 |
| 4 | 6 July 2022 | R26.74 |
| 5 | 6 May 2026 | R26.63 |
| 6 | 1 July 2026 | R26.10 |
| 7 | 4 October 2023 | R25.68 |
| 8 | 5 August 2026 | R25.58 |
| 9 | 1 May 2024 | R25.49 |
| 10 | 3 August 2022 | R25.42 |
Highest price in each year
| Year | Highest | Month |
| 2012 | R12.22 | May |
| 2013 | R13.55 | August |
| 2014 | R14.39 | April |
| 2015 | R13.77 | July |
| 2016 | R13.34 | July |
| 2017 | R14.76 | December |
| 2018 | R17.08 | October |
| 2019 | R16.76 | June |
| 2020 | R16.16 | January |
| 2021 | R20.29 | December |
| 2022 | R26.74 | July |
| 2023 | R25.68 | October |
| 2024 | R25.49 | May |
| 2025 | R22.41 | February |
| 2026 | R30.25 | October |
How the record compares
Before 2026 the record was R26.74 per litre, set in July 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. The current price is R3.51 above that.
The coastal price of Petrol 95 is also at a record, at R29.38 per litre.
Historical coverage and update frequency
Source and coverage: Prices are the official monthly figures published for the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, as tabulated by the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. This page covers January 2012 to October 2026. Petrol figures are regulated pump prices; diesel and paraffin figures are wholesale prices, so pump prices for diesel vary by station.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the highest price ever?
It is the highest in this record, which starts in January 2012. Earlier prices are not covered here.
What is the price now?
R30.25 per litre from 7 October 2026.
How often 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.