South Africa petrol price for October 2026
Updated
From 7 October 2026, 95 unleaded costs R30.25 a litre inland (Gauteng) and R29.38 at the coast; 93 costs R29.88 inland and R29.01 at the coast. Inland 95 is R3.33 (12.4%) more than in September. Petrol prices are regulated, so every station in a zone charges the same; the next adjustment takes effect on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
| Fuel | Zone | October 2026 | September 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 unleaded | Gauteng (inland) | R30.25 | R26.92 | +R3.33 |
| 93 unleaded | Gauteng (inland) | R29.88 | R26.76 | +R3.12 |
| 95 unleaded | Coast | R29.38 | R26.05 | +R3.33 |
| 93 unleaded | Coast | R29.01 | R25.89 | +R3.12 |
Inland 95 at R30.25 is the highest petrol price on record, above R28.06 in June 2026. A year earlier, in October 2025, inland 95 cost R21.63.
What a full tank of 95 costs in October 2026
| Tank | Gauteng | Coast |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | R1,210.00 | R1,175.20 |
| 50 L | R1,512.50 | R1,469.00 |
| 60 L | R1,815.00 | R1,762.80 |
| 70 L | R2,117.50 | R2,056.60 |
Petrol prices by month
| Month | 95 Gauteng | 93 Gauteng | 95 coast | 93 coast | Diesel 0.05% wholesale, Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | R30.25 | R29.88 | R29.38 | R29.01 | — |
| September 2026 | R26.92 | R26.76 | R26.05 | R25.89 | — |
| August 2026 | R25.58 | R25.42 | R24.71 | R24.55 | R26.17 |
| July 2026 | R26.10 | R25.94 | R25.23 | R25.07 | R24.79 |
| June 2026 | R28.06 | R27.95 | R27.19 | R27.08 | R27.93 |
| May 2026 | R26.63 | R26.52 | R25.76 | R25.65 | R31.18 |
| April 2026 | R23.36 | R23.25 | R22.49 | R22.38 | R25.91 |
| March 2026 | R20.30 | R20.19 | R19.47 | R19.36 | R18.54 |
| February 2026 | R20.10 | R19.99 | R19.27 | R19.16 | R17.92 |
| January 2026 | R20.75 | R20.64 | R19.92 | R19.81 | R18.42 |
| December 2025 | R21.41 | R21.26 | R20.58 | R20.43 | R19.79 |
| November 2025 | R21.12 | R20.97 | R20.29 | R20.14 | R19.13 |
| October 2025 | R21.63 | R21.48 | R20.80 | R20.65 | R19.34 |
Earlier months
| Month | 95 Gauteng | 93 Gauteng | 95 coast | 93 coast | Diesel 0.05% wholesale, Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | R21.55 | R21.47 | R20.72 | R20.64 | R19.44 |
| August 2025 | R21.59 | R21.51 | R20.76 | R20.68 | R20.00 |
| July 2025 | R21.87 | R21.79 | R21.04 | R20.96 | R19.35 |
| June 2025 | R21.35 | R21.24 | R20.52 | R20.41 | R18.53 |
| May 2025 | R21.40 | R21.29 | R20.57 | R20.46 | R18.90 |
| April 2025 | R21.62 | R21.51 | R20.79 | R20.68 | R19.32 |
| March 2025 | R22.34 | R22.09 | R21.55 | R21.30 | R20.16 |
| February 2025 | R22.41 | R22.16 | R21.62 | R21.37 | R20.34 |
| January 2025 | R21.59 | R21.34 | R20.80 | R20.55 | R19.29 |
| December 2024 | R21.47 | R21.15 | R20.68 | R20.36 | R19.21 |
| November 2024 | R21.30 | R20.98 | R20.51 | R20.19 | R18.66 |
| October 2024 | R21.05 | R20.73 | R20.26 | R19.94 | R18.45 |
Regulated pump prices from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources; diesel is regulated only at wholesale, so its pump price differs between stations.
Where to fill up
Petrol stations on the WhereFUEL map, with opening hours, services and directions:
- Johannesburg — 287
- Pretoria — 232
- Durban — 152
- Cape Town — 126
- Gqeberha — 91
- East London — 50
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What is the petrol price in South Africa in October 2026?
From 7 October 2026: 95 unleaded R30.25 inland (Gauteng) and R29.38 at the coast; 93 unleaded R29.88 inland and R29.01 at the coast, per litre.
When is the next fuel price adjustment?
Prices change on the first Wednesday of the month; the next adjustment takes effect on Wednesday 4 November 2026. The department usually announces it a few days before.
Why is petrol cheaper at the coast?
Fuel arrives at coastal refineries and ports; inland prices include the cost of transporting it to Gauteng, so every inland zone pays more.
Is the diesel price regulated?
Only the wholesale diesel price is set by the government; the pump price is set by each station, so it differs between stations.
How much does it cost to fill a 50-litre tank?
With 95 unleaded: R1,512.50 inland and R1,469.00 at the coast.
