Thursday, 20 August 2026
Energy & Infrastructure

Fuel price outlook points to modest petrol increase next month

Mid-month data indicates an under-recovery on petrol and a small over-recovery on diesel.

Mid-month fuel price data points to a modest increase in the petrol price next month and a marginal decrease in diesel, according to figures published this week.

The data shows an under-recovery on both grades of petrol, driven mainly by movement in international product prices. The rand was broadly stable over the period under review.

Final adjustments are determined at month end and depend on the balance of the review period, so the indicated figures may change.