South Africa’s regulated petrol and diesel prices will each increase by approximately R2.50 per litre in the fuel-price adjustment announced on 7 October 2026.

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South Africa’s regulated petrol and diesel prices will each increase by approximately R2.50 per litre in the fuel-price adjustment announced on 7 October 2026.

“If we don't do it, then we're guaranteed a 250 hike next week on petrol and diesel.”

Matthew Parks · SAfm · First Take SA · 01 Oct 2026

The verdict· graded 06 Oct

The 7 October 2026 fuel-price adjustment increased petrol by 312 c/l and 333 c/l and diesel by 284.380 c/l.

The announced increases are not approximately R2.50 per litre: petrol was raised by 312 c/l and 333 c/l, and diesel by 284.380 c/l. The claim says each increase would be around R2.50, which the cited adjustment does not support.

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• [MEDIA STATEMENT] MINISTER OF MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES ANNOUNCES FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT EFFECTIVE 7 OCTOBER 2026dmpr.gov.za
• Media statements | South African Governmentgov.za
• Newsroom | South African Governmentgov.za
• DMPR Homedmpr.gov.za

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