Fuel Price Hikes in South Africa – Fill up Before Midnight

Fuel price hikes in South Africa – Fill up before midnight

South Africa to raise fuel prices from 6 May

South Africa will increase fuel prices from 6 May following a rise in global crude oil prices, higher international petroleum product costs, and continued supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. The post South Africa to raise fuel prices from 6 May appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

'No more random trips': Motorists fill their tanks amid midnight fuel price increase

'No more random trips': Motorists fill their tanks amid midnight fuel price increase Zandile.Khumalo Tue, 05/05/2026 - 19:30 JOHANNESBURG - Long queues are expected at filling stations on Tuesday night as steep fuel price increases take effect at midnight.Petrol goes up by R3.27 per litre, while diesel will cost R5.27. The spike is being driven by higher global oil prices and a weaker rand, alongside adjustments to the levy.READ | Energy crisis…

Massive fuel price hikes hit SA despite extended levy relief

South Africa’s fuel levy relief has offered little protection to farmers as steep petrol and diesel price hikes take effect tomorrow. With diesel rising by over R6 per litre, producers face mounting pressure on already strained input costs, threatening profitability and raising concerns about food inflation. Massive fuel price hikes hit SA despite extended levy relief appeared first on Food For Mzansi

South Africa Hikes Fuel Prices

South Africa‘s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced fuel price increases effective from May 6, driven by rising crude oil prices amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. “The average Brent Crude oil price increased from 93.67 US Dollars (USD) to 101 USD during the period under review,” the department said in a statement on Monday. “This is due to the continued tension between the US and Iran, the closure of …

Fuel prices to surge from 6 May as global tensions push costs higher

Motorists across South Africa are set to feel the pinch at the pumps this week, with steep fuel price hikes taking effect from Wednesday, 6 May 2026.   This is despite the R3 fuel levy relief, which was extended for May.    The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced significant increases across all major fuel types, driven largely by rising global oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions.   Both grades of petrol […]