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 LRP petrol price is the same as the unleaded price for the same octane grade: R30.25 per litre for 95 LRP and R29.88 for 93 LRP in Gauteng from 7 October 2026.
LRP Petrol Price: current price
| Grade | Inland (Gauteng) | Coastal | Change on 7 October 2026 |
| Petrol 95 ULP and LRP | R30.25 | R29.38 | Up R3.33 |
| Petrol 93 ULP and LRP | R29.88 | R29.01 | Up R3.12 |
The coastal Petrol 93 price is from the Department’s schedule for 7 October 2026.
What LRP is
Lead in petrol once protected the valve seats of older engines. When leaded petrol was withdrawn, lead replacement petrol was introduced with a substitute additive so that those engines could keep running. Modern engines do not need it and should use unleaded petrol.
How LRP is priced
The official price schedule lists each grade as “ULP and LRP” with a single price, so there is never a price difference between the two. The levies, margins and transport costs are identical.
Price change from the previous month
On 7 October 2026 the 95 grade rose by R3.33 per litre and the 93 grade by R3.12.
Inland vs coastal prices
As with unleaded petrol, the coastal price is 87 cents per litre below the Gauteng price.
How to use this price information
The official price documents do not say where LRP is stocked, so check with your local station before relying on it. If your vehicle manual specifies unleaded petrol, use unleaded.
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Frequently asked questions
Is LRP more expensive than unleaded?
No. The official schedule gives LRP and ULP the same price for each octane grade.
Which cars need LRP?
Older vehicles with engines designed for leaded petrol. Check the vehicle manual or the manufacturer.
What is the LRP price now?
R30.25 per litre for 95 and R29.88 for 93 in Gauteng from 7 October 2026.