Petrol motorists will pay significantly more from 3 June, while diesel users enjoy price cuts of up to R3.25 per litre.
South African motorists will experience a mixed start to June, with petrol prices set to rise significantly while diesel users benefit from substantial price cuts, following the latest fuel price adjustments announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).
The new prices come into effect on 3 June 2026 and reflects the ongoing global geopolitical tensions, movements in international petroleum product prices and changes to the government fuel levy relief measures.
According to the department, the average Brent crude oil price increased from $101 to $104.59 per barrel during the review period, largely driven by continued tensions between the United States and Iran, as well as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.
Despite higher crude oil prices, international prices for refined petroleum products fell during the review period, particularly for diesel and illuminating paraffin.
