Fuel Price Increase in South Africa for July 2025

With international oil prices rising, motorists in South Africa can expect moderate fuel price increases in July 2025 according to unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF).

Motorists in South Africa will likely be forking out more for fuel come July 2025 as fuel price data is pointing to fuel prices increases for both petrol and diesel.

The potential increases come after months of fuel price cuts that saw local motorists enjoy some relief at the pumps.

In June 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East negatively impacted international oil prices with prices rising sharply. During the same period, however, the South African Rand showed some strength against the US dollar, ultimately softening the price blow but it remains to be seen what transpires in the remaining days of June 2025.

According to the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the price of 93 grade petrol could see an increase of 6 c/litre while 95 grade petrol might increase by roughly 9 c/litre. Diesel prices are also expected to tick upwards by about 10 c/litre for 0.05% diesel and 12 c/litre for 0.005% diesel.

The increases come after the recent announcement of an increase in the General Fuel Levy (GFL) with consumers now paying 16 c/litre more for petrol and 15 c/litre more for diesel.

Note that official fuel price adjustments will be announced at the end of the month and will come into effect on Wednesday 2 July 2025.

Fuel Price Forecast for July 2025

Fuel Type	June 25 Inland	June 25 Coast	July 25 Inland*	July 25 Coast*
Petrol Unleaded 93	R21.24	R20.45	R21.30	R20.51
Petrol Unleaded 95	R21.35	R20.56	R21.44	R20.65
Diesel 0.05%	R18.53	R17.70	R18.63	R17.80
Diesel 0.005%	R18.57	R17.81	R18.69	R17.93