The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that fuel prices will decrease across the board from Wednesday, 3 September 2025, offering some relief to motorists and households. The adjustment follows changes in global crude oil prices, international petroleum product costs, and the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate.
Key Reasons for the Adjustment
- Crude oil prices:
The average Brent Crude oil price dropped from $69.06 to $67.01 per barrel. This decline was influenced by higher production from OPEC+ countries, slower global economic growth, and ongoing uncertainty around trade tariffs.
- International petroleum product prices:
Petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin all saw reduced international prices, contributing to lower basic fuel prices. Diesel prices dropped by over 54 cents per litre, while paraffin fell by 35 cents per litre.
- Rand/US Dollar exchange rate:
The Rand strengthened slightly from R17.76 to R17.73 against the dollar, cushioning fuel costs by nearly 2 cents per litre.
- Slate Levy:
With a positive balance of R3.26 billion, the slate levy remains unchanged at zero cents per litre for petrol and diesel.
- LPGas pricing:
The Maximum Refinery Gate Price (MRGP) for LPGas imported via Saldanha Bay is now R13,490.04, with the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) set at R33.79 per kilogram.
Official Fuel Price Adjustments – Effective 3 September 2025
- Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): ↓ 4 cents per litre
- Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): ↓ 4 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.05% sulphur: ↓ 56 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.005% sulphur: ↓ 57 cents per litre
- Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): ↓ 37 cents per litre
- SMNRP for Illuminating Paraffin: ↓ 49 cents per litre
- LPGas: ↓ 132 cents per kg (national average) and ↓ 151 cents per kg in the Western Cape
The official zone-based fuel price schedule will be published on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
What This Means for Consumers
The decreases—particularly in diesel and paraffin are expected to ease pressure on transport, logistics, and household budgets. However, experts caution that global oil market volatility and exchange rate fluctuations could impact future adjustments.
For enquiries, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources can be contacted via mediadesk@dmre.gov.za or directly through the listed officials.
