From Wednesday, 7 May 2025, South African motorists will see a slight decrease in fuel prices.
Latest fuel price adjustments announced for May 2025
According to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, both petrol and diesel prices have been adjusted downward following a reduction in global fuel prices.
These changes come despite the rand weakening against the US dollar during the latest review period.
The Department confirmed that the drop in international prices for petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin contributed to lower local prices.
However, the rand’s depreciation—averaging R18.83 to the US dollar compared to R18.30 the previous month—pushed fuel costs up by around 29 to 30 cents per litre.
Despite this, the net impact remained positive for consumers.
Here are the new fuel prices effective 7 May 2025:
Inland:
- Petrol 95: R21.40 per litre (↓ R0.22)
- Petrol 93: R21.29 per litre (↓ R0.22)
- Diesel 0.05%: R20.26 per litre (↓ R0.42)
- Diesel 0.005%: R18.94 per litre (↓ R0.41)
Coastal prices:
- Petrol 95: R20.61 per litre
- Petrol 93: R20.50 per litre
- Diesel 0.05%: R18.27 per litre
- Diesel 0.005%: R18.18 per litre
The Slate Levy remains at 0 cents per litre.
Diesel retail prices are not regulated, meaning actual pump prices may vary between stations. For LPGAS, costs increased due to changes in refinery gate costs, now priced at R14,458.52 per metric ton excluding VAT.
How much it costs to fill a tank in May 2025
Using the latest petrol prices, the following tables show how much it would cost to fill various vehicle types with petrol, based on inland and coastal rates.
Inland
| Vehicle Category | Example Models | Tank Capacity (Litres) | Cost Inland (Rands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Hatchbacks | VW Polo, Toyota Starlet, Hyundai i20 | 35–45 | R749.00 – R963.00 |
| Sedans | Toyota Corolla, BMW 3 Series, Honda Civic | 50–65 | R1,070.00 – R1,391.00 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Everest | 55–80 | R1,177.00 – R1,712.00 |
| Bakkies | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max | 65–80 | R1,391.00 – R1,712.00 |
| Minibuses | Toyota Quantum, VW Kombi | 65–80 | R1,391.00 – R1,712.00 |
| Heavy Trucks | Hino 500, Mercedes-Benz Actros | 200–400+ | R4,280.00 – R8,560.00 |
Coastal
| Vehicle Category | Example Models | Tank Capacity (Litres) | Cost Coastal (Rands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Hatchbacks | VW Polo, Toyota Starlet, Hyundai i20 | 35–45 | R721.35 – R927.45 |
| Sedans | Toyota Corolla, BMW 3 Series, Honda Civic | 50–65 | R1,030.50 – R1,339.65 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Everest | 55–80 | R1,133.55 – R1,648.80 |
| Bakkies | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max | 65–80 | R1,339.65 – R1,648.80 |
| Minibuses | Toyota Quantum, VW Kombi | 65–80 | R1,339.65 – R1,648.80 |
| Heavy Trucks | Hino 500, Mercedes-Benz Actros | 200–400+ | R4,122.00 – R8,244.00 |
These estimates give motorists a clearer view of expected fuel costs in May 2025. Since petrol prices vary slightly between inland and coastal zones, location remains a key factor in overall expenses.