Diesel Price Drop! Petrol Up Slightly in October - South Africa

Good news for diesel drivers in South Africa! The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has announced a decrease in diesel prices for October, while petrol prices will see a slight increase.

Here's the Breakdown:

• Petrol (93 Unleaded): Up by 1c/litre
• Petrol (95 Unleaded): Up by 8c/litre
• Diesel (0.05% Sulphur): Down by 10c/litre
• Diesel (0.005% Sulphur): Down by 8c/litre
• Illuminating Paraffin: Down by 11c/litre

These adjustments take effect from midnight. The changes are attributed to fluctuations in international fuel prices and the Rand's strengthening against the US dollar, moving from R17.73/$ to R17.49/$.

Important Note:

The petrol price increase includes a 6.1 c/l adjustment to accommodate wage increases for forecourt employees, as agreed upon on August 23rd. This translates to a price structure increase from 299.5c/l to 305.6c/l.

New Fuel Prices (per litre):

• Inland (Gauteng):
  • 93 Unleaded — R21.48
  • 95 Unleaded — R21.63
  • Diesel 0.05% — R19.34
  • Diesel 0.005% — R19.39
• Coastal (Durban):
  • 93 Unleaded — R20.69
  • 95 Unleaded — R20.80
  • Diesel 0.05% — R18.51
  • Diesel 0.005% — R18.63

So, fill up your diesel vehicles and enjoy the savings! Petrol car owners, brace yourselves for a slight increase at the pump.