South Africa fuel prices fell on 1 July 2026 even as the full fuel levy returned, with petrol down about R2 a litre on lower global oil prices.
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Key Facts
—Levy restored: South Africa ended its fuel-levy relief on 1 July 2026, adding about 1.50 rand a litre to petrol and 1.96 rand to diesel.
—Prices still fell: Petrol 93 dropped 2.01 rand and Petrol 95 1.96 rand a litre from 1 July, per the mineral and petroleum resources department.
—Diesel relief: Diesel fell by up to 3.59 rand a litre for the low-sulphur grade.
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