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fuel references.

Reference prices, not BreakThru quotations. Diesel is shown on a wholesale basis; LPG is per kilogram.

South African fuel reference prices
ProductRegionPriceBasisEffective
Petrol 95Inland (Gauteng, 9C)R30.25ZAR/litreRetail2026-10-07
Petrol 95Coastal (1A)R29.38ZAR/litreRetail2026-10-07
Petrol 93Inland (Gauteng, 9C)R29.88ZAR/litreRetail2026-10-07
Diesel 50ppmInland (Gauteng, 9C)R32.80ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Diesel 50ppmCoastal (1A)R31.93ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Diesel 500ppmInland (Gauteng, 9C)R31.95ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Diesel 500ppmCoastal (1A)R31.08ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Illuminating paraffinInland (Gauteng, 9C)R24.47ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Illuminating paraffinCoastal (1A)R23.42ZAR/litreWholesale2026-10-07
Paraffin SMNRPNationalR31.82ZAR/litreMaximum retail2026-10-07
LP gas (per kg)Inland (Gauteng, 9C)R37.81ZAR/kgMaximum retail2026-10-07
LP gas (per kg)Coastal (1A)R34.56ZAR/kgMaximum retail2026-10-07

Saved reference figures checked 10 October 2026. Effective dates shown above.

Source: PetrolPrice.co.za ↗
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Published US EIA spot-price observations. These are dated benchmarks rather than real-time trading prices.

WTI crude oil

$96.240USD/barrelObservation: 2026-10-06

Brent crude oil

$125.440USD/barrelObservation: 2026-10-06

Gasoline · US Gulf Coast

$3.564USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06

Ultra-low-sulphur diesel · US Gulf Coast

$4.565USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06

Jet fuel · US Gulf Coast

$4.342USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06

Propane · Mont Belvieu

$0.919USD/US gallonObservation: 2026-10-06

Saved observations checked 10 October 2026. Observation dates shown on each card.

Source: US Energy Information Administration ↗
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INDUSTRY NEWS

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the source.

Saved official updates last checked 8 October 2026. Checking sources when this page opens.

Central Energy Fund

2026-09-23

CEF Group Presents Five-Year Financial Performance, Governance Outcomes and SANPC Development Progress to Parliament

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Central Energy Fund

2026-09-10

CEF outlines roadmap to rebuild South Africa’s refining capacity and unlock economic opportunities in Durban South

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Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Official statement

[MEDIA STATEMENT] MINISTER OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES ANNOUNCES FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE 7 OCTOBER 2026

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Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Official statement

[SPEECH] SPEAKING NOTES BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES, MR GWEDE MANTASHE | MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY SUMMIT | EMPEROR’S PALACE CENTRE | 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Official statement

[SPEECH] WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES, MR JACOB MBELE | 2026 MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRIPARTITE SUMMIT | EMPEROR'S PALACE, KEMPTON PARK | 17–18 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Mineral & Petroleum Resources

Official statement

[SPEECH] Speaking Notes by the Honourable Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina (MP)

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Electricity & Energy

2026-10-07

Minister Ramokgopa Prioritises Battery Storage and Gas-To-Power to Address Curtailment and Strengthen Reliable Electricity Supply to Support Economic Growth

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Electricity & Energy

2026-09-25

Minister of electricity and energy to host media briefing on friday to address matters relating to eskom’s board leadership and governance.

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