Monday, February 2, 2026
South African motorists will get a second month of fuel relief as petrol prices drop by 65 cents per litre from Wednesday, February 4, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has confirmed.
Both unleaded and leaded petrol will decrease, while diesel falls by up to 57c per litre. Illuminating paraffin will also be cheaper, although LP Gas prices will rise.
Fuel price movements had already been flagged by the Central Energy Fund’s daily basic fuel price indicators (CEF fuel data), following earlier forecasts pointing to rand-driven relief (earlier predictions).
Official adjustments from Wednesday:
- Petrol 93 & 95 (ULP & LRP): ↓ 65c
- Diesel 0.05% sulphur: ↓ 50c
- Diesel 0.005% sulphur: ↓ 57c
- Illuminating paraffin (retail): ↓ 70c
- LP Gas: ↑ 31c (↑ 36c in Western Cape)
The DMPR said the rand strengthened to an average of R16.31/$, significantly reducing fuel import costs and offsetting higher crude oil prices.
February’s cut follows January’s major fuel relief, when diesel dropped by up to R1.50 (January trend), continuing a downward trend seen since late 2025 (November prices).
For a full regional breakdown, motorists can consult the Automobile Association’s official fuel pricing tables (full pricing).
The new prices take effect at midnight on Tuesday.
