South African motorists could face record petrol prices in October as oil hovers near $100 a barrel, with early data pointing to increases of up to R2 per litre.

Oil prices nearing $100 a barrel could push inflation higher and increase the chances of another SARB interest rate hike this month.

South African motorists could face record petrol prices in October as oil hovers near $100 a barrel, with early data pointing to increases of up to R2 per litre.