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Petrol Prices in South Africa Drop for April 2025: Here’s What You’ll Pay
South African motorists will see some relief at the pumps in April 2025, as the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a decrease in fuel prices. The changes take effect from Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
The drop in prices comes after global oil prices declined, driven by economic uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Meanwhile, the rand has remained stable, further contributing to the reduction in fuel costs.
Here’s a breakdown of how fuel prices are changing in April 2025:
April 2025 Fuel Price Adjustments
| Fuel Type | Price Change |
|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | Decrease of 58 cents per litre |
| Petrol 95 | Decrease of 72 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) | Decrease of 84 cents per litre |
| Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) | Decrease of 86 cents per litre |
| Illuminating Paraffin (Wholesale) | Decrease of 82 cents per litre |
| LPGAS | Decrease of 79 cents per kg |
What’s Driving the Petrol Price Drop?
Two key factors influence South Africa’s fuel prices:
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Global Oil Prices – The average price of Brent Crude oil fell from $74.89 to $71.04 per barrel, due to increased supply from non-OPEC countries and additional production from OPEC+ producers expected in April 2025.
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Rand/Dollar Exchange Rate – The rand appreciated slightly against the US dollar, moving from R18.50/$ to R18.30/$, helping to further reduce fuel costs.
Despite these reductions, South African motorists will still see minor increases in fuel levies due to government tax adjustments.
Fuel Levy and Road Transport Tariff Adjustments
While the general Fuel Levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) Levy remain unchanged, the carbon fuel levy has increased by:
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3 cents per litre to 14c/l for petrol
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3 cents per litre to 17c/l for diesel
This means the total fuel levies will now be:
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Petrol: 399c/l
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Diesel: 387c/l
Additionally, transport tariffs for fuel distribution have increased, ranging from 7.5c/l in certain areas to 4.2c/l in Gauteng.
What You’ll Pay at the Pumps in April 2025
Inland Fuel Prices (e.g., Gauteng, Free State)
| Fuel Type | March 2025 Price | April 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R22.09 | R21.51 |
| Petrol 95 | R22.34 | R21.62 |
| Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) | R20.16 | R19.32 |
| Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) | R20.21 | R19.35 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R14.18 | R13.36 |
| LPGAS (per kg) | R38.56 | R37.77 |
Coastal Fuel Prices (e.g., Cape Town, Durban)
| Fuel Type | March 2025 Price | April 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 93 | R21.30 | R20.72 |
| Petrol 95 | R21.55 | R20.83 |
| Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) | R19.37 | R18.53 |
| Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) | R19.45 | R18.59 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R13.18 | R12.36 |
| LPGAS (per kg) | R35.40 | R34.61 |
Key Takeaways
Fuel prices in South Africa will drop in April 2025, with petrol decreasing by up to 72 cents per litre and diesel by up to 86 cents per litre.
Global oil prices have fallen, and the rand has strengthened slightly, contributing to the price reduction.
The carbon fuel levy has increased, leading to slightly higher overall fuel levies.
Fuel distribution costs have increased, impacting certain regions more than others.
With these price drops, South African motorists can expect some relief at the pumps this month. However, fuel levies and road transport costs continue to be a concern for long-term affordability.
How will the petrol price drop affect your monthly budget?
{Source BusinessTech}
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