South African motorists have witnessed a staggering petrol price increase over the last 17 years, rising from R7.20 per litre in 2008 to R21.34 in 2025. This dramatic shift is a result of multiple economic and political factors that have reshaped the country’s fuel costs. The Golden Era: 2008 and a Strong Rand In January … Continue reading South Africa’s Petrol Price Soars: From R7.20 in 2008 to R21.34 in 2025