Motorists in South Africa saw a modest increase in petrol prices from Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Latest petrol price adjustments announced for October 2025
According to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, the retail price of petrol 95 octane will increase by 8 cents per litre, while petrol 93 octane will rise by 1 cent per litre.
The latest price hike follows increased international product prices for petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin during the review period (29 August to 25 September 2025).
Compounding the impact of global oil market pressures, the retail margin for all grades of petrol has also increased by 6.1 cents per litre to accommodate wage adjustments for fuel station workers.
Despite a slightly stronger rand during the review period, appreciating from R17.7339 to R17.4855 against the US dollar, local prices were still affected by upward pressure from international fuel prices.
This led to a higher contribution to the Basic Fuel Price (BFP) for petrol by 14.265 cents per litre.
The slate levy remains unchanged at 0 cents per litre, and the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Levy continues at 218 cents per litre. The fuel levy remains at 415 cents per litre for petrol.
The official petrol prices from 1 October 2025 are:
Inland:
- Petrol 95: R21.63 per litre
- Petrol 93: R21.48 per litre
Coastal:
- Petrol 95: R20.80 per litre
- Petrol 93: R20.65 per litre
How much it costs to fill a tank in October 2025
The amount it costs to fill up a vehicle varies depending on the fuel tank size and whether motorists are refuelling inland or at the coast.
The tables below provide estimated costs based on the official inland and coastal petrol prices for October 2025.
Inland (R21.63 per litre for Petrol 95):
| Vehicle Category | Example Models | Tank Capacity (Litres) | Estimated Cost (Rands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Hatchbacks | VW Polo, Toyota Starlet, Hyundai i20 | 35–45 | R756.05 – R973.35 |
| Sedans | Toyota Corolla, BMW 3 Series, Honda Civic | 50–65 | R1,081.50 – R1,406.95 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Everest | 55–80 | R1,189.65 – R1,730.40 |
| Bakkies | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max | 65–80 | R1,406.95 – R1,730.40 |
| Minibuses | Toyota Quantum, VW Kombi | 65–80 | R1,406.95 – R1,730.40 |
| Heavy Trucks | Hino 500, Mercedes-Benz Actros | 200–400+ | R4,326.00 – R8,652.00 |
Coastal (R20.80 per litre for Petrol 95):
| Vehicle Category | Example Models | Tank Capacity (Litres) | Estimated Cost (Rands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact Hatchbacks | VW Polo, Toyota Starlet, Hyundai i20 | 35–45 | R735.00 – R945.00 |
| Sedans | Toyota Corolla, BMW 3 Series, Honda Civic | 50–65 | R1,050.00 – R1,365.00 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Everest | 55–80 | R1,155.00 – R1,680.00 |
| Bakkies | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max | 65–80 | R1,365.00 – R1,680.00 |
| Minibuses | Toyota Quantum, VW Kombi | 65–80 | R1,365.00 – R1,680.00 |
| Heavy Trucks | Hino 500, Mercedes-Benz Actros | 200–400+ | R4,200.00 – R8,400.00 |