Fuel prices in South Africa
Prices from 4,722 forecourts, shown in ZAR as they appear at the pump. The official figures here are regional averages, so each forecourt shows the price for its area rather than its own — which is why this page does not rank forecourts against each other.
Petrol (E5)R26,51regional averages, 4,722 forecourts / litre
Super unleaded (E5)R26,67regional averages, 4,722 forecourts / litre
Diesel (B7)R28,86regional averages, 4,722 forecourts / litre
Premium diesel (B7)R29,31regional averages, 4,722 forecourts / litre
Most recent price reported 2 September 2026
Questions people ask about fuel prices in South Africa
- What is the average fuel price in South Africa?
- R26,51 for petrol (E5), across 4,722 reporting forecourts. The most recent price we hold was reported on 2 September 2026.
- How often are South Africa prices updated?
- As often as the source publishes them — some countries report continuously, others weekly or monthly. This page always shows the date of the most recent price it holds rather than implying everything is live. How we collect and check prices.