South African drivers can expect welcome relief at the pumps this month, with petrol and diesel prices poised for notable decreases. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), a combination of global and local economic shifts is driving this positive change.
🔻 Expected Price Cuts
Motorists will benefit from the following reductions:
- Petrol 93: down by 62 cents per litre
- Petrol 95: down by 58 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.05%: down by 34 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.005%: down by 33 cents per litre
These cuts mark a significant turnaround for consumers, especially amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
| Fuel Type | October Inland Price | October Coastal Price | Projected November Decrease | Expected November Inland Price | Expected November Coastal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R21.48 | R20.69 | ↓ R0.61 | R20.87 | R20.08 |
| Petrol 95 | R21.63 | R20.80 | ↓ R0.58 | R21.05 | R20.22 |
| Diesel 0.05% | R19.34 | R18.51 | ↓ R0.26 | R19.08 | R18.25 |
| Diesel 0.005% | R19.39 | R18.63 | ↓ R0.26 | R19.13 | R18.37 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R12.99 | R11.98 | ↓ R0.12 | R12.87 | R11.86 |
🌍 Global Forces at Play
The primary driver behind the drop is a sharp decline in oil prices:
- Brent crude has fallen nearly 10% over the past month.
- China’s slowing economic growth—its weakest quarterly performance in a year—has dampened global fuel demand.
- OPEC’s removal of production caps has flooded the market with millions of additional barrels.
- The International Energy Agency forecasts a record oil surplus for 2026.
Together, these factors have pushed oil prices downward for three consecutive months.
💱 Rand Resilience Boosts Local Impact
The rand has held steady against the dollar, even strengthening by 8% in 2025. This resilience is largely due to a weakening dollar, influenced by global economic shifts and policy changes from major economies. A stronger rand means South Africa can better absorb international price drops, translating into direct savings for local motorists.
As of today 23/10/2025 @12:21 , the exchange rate is approximately 1 USD = 17.35 ZAR, reflecting a slight strengthening of the rand against the dollar
