STARTING from tomorrow, Wednesday 5, you can expect to pay R22.46 for 95 unleaded petrol if you are in Gauteng and R21.63 at the coast.
For 93 unleaded, you should expect to pay around R22.24.
If you are using diesel, expect to pay around R19.44 if you are in the inland and R18.68 at the coast.
95 Unleaded petrol is looking set to increase by around 83 cents. Ninety-three Unleaded by 90 cents, while diesel is likely to rise by between R1.01 (50ppm) and R1.06 (500ppm).
The February increase follows petrol price hikes of between 12 and 19 cents in January, 17 cents in December and 25 cents in November.
The anticipated price hikes are largely due to international oil prices that rose significantly above the previous review period’s average of R1,356.
Brent Crude peaked at $82 per barrel in mid-January before settling back to around $76 later in the month.
Fuel prices differ between inland and coastal areas due to several factors, including:
Transport and Logistics Costs
Fuel is usually imported through coastal ports, so coastal areas have lower transportation costs.
Inland regions require additional transport, for example, via pipeline, rail or road. This increases the price due to added fuel and distribution costs.
Government Levies and Taxes
Fuel levies or taxes are usually applied based on location, affecting the final price.
Storage and Distribution Costs
Inland areas may require additional storage and infrastructure, leading to higher operational costs.
Also Read: Second fuel price hike in 2025.
