South Africans will see a decrease in petrol prices from Wednesday, 5 November 2025, offering some relief to motorists and households.
Diesel prices are recommendations based on monthly adjustments. The diesel retail price is not regulated. Therefore, the final price determination listed may not be represented at petrol stations.
Petrol prices in South Africa: Official adjustments from Wednesday, 5 November 2025
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that the following fuel price adjustments will take effect from Wednesday:
Inland:
| TYPE | PRICE (p/l) | CHANGE |
| Petrol 95 | R21.12 | -R0.51 |
| Petrol 93 | R20.97 | -R0.51 |
| Diesel 0.05%* | R20.49 | -R0.21 |
| Diesel 0.005%* | R19.20 | -R0.19 |
Coastal
| TYPE | PRICE (p/l) | CHANGE |
| Petrol 95 | R20.29 | -R0.51 |
| Petrol 93 | R20.14 | -R0.51 |
| Diesel 0.05%* | R18.50 | -R0.21 |
| Diesel 0.005%* | R18.44 | -R0.19 |
This means that inland, 95 unleaded petrol will cost about R21.12 per litre, while coastal regions will see the price drop to around R20.29 per litre, based on the published price schedule for November 2025.
Factors impacting fuel prices in November 2025
According to the department, two main market forces influenced this month’s fuel decreases:
- International product prices changed: The average global price for petrol and diesel fell during the latest review period. However, the price of illuminating paraffin increased slightly in global trade markets.
- The rand strengthened against the US dollar: The rand appreciated when compared to the previous month’s trading period.The average exchange rate improved from R17.49/$ to R17.29/$, reducing the landed cost of fuel imports.This lowered the Basic Fuel Price component across petrol, diesel and paraffin.
The department also confirmed that the Slate Levy remains at 0 cents per litre, meaning no extra charge is being added to recover past pricing balances.
Furthermore, the Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin will be R16.47 per litre for the period 5 November to 2 December 2025, very slightly lower than in October.
