November 2026 fuel price forecast: More bad news for petrol and diesel in SA?

The price of petrol and diesel could rise again in November 2026. We detail how much you could pay for fuel next month…

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South African motorists are already feeling the effects of the October 2026 fuel price hike. So, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) predicting that the price of petrol and diesel could rise even further will require South Africans to dig even deeper into their pockets next month. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) will announce the official fuel prices closer to Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

According to the CEF, the price of petrol could increase by R2.26 per litre for 93 ULP/LRP and R2.27 per litre for 95 ULP/LRP. Diesel prices could rise by R1.37 and R1.46 per litre for 0.05% sulphur (500ppm) and 0.005% sulphur (50ppm), respectively. If the CEF’s predictions are correct, this is what you can expect to pay for fuel next month…

November 2026 fuel price forecast: Inland and coastal prices

Inland price

  • Petrol 93 ULP/LRP – R32.14 per litre
  • Petrol 95 ULP/LRP – R32.52 per litre
  • Diesel 500ppm (wholesale) – R33.32 per litre
  • Diesel 50ppm (wholesale) – R34.75 per litre

Coastal price

  • Petrol 95 ULP/LRP – R31.65 per litre
  • Diesel 500ppm (wholesale) – R32.45 per litre
  • Diesel 50ppm (wholesale) – R33.49 per litre

October 2026 fuel prices in South Africa

Inland price

  • Petrol 93 ULP/LRP – R29.88 per litre
  • Petrol 95 ULP/LRP – R30.25 per litre
  • Diesel 0.05% Sulphur/500ppm (wholesale) – R31.95 per litre
  • Diesel 0.005% Sulphur/50ppm (wholesale) – R33.29 per litre

Coastal price

  • Petrol 95 ULP/LRP – R29.38 per litre
  • Diesel 0.05% Sulphur/500ppm (wholesale) – R31.08 per litre
  • Diesel 0.005% Sulphur/50ppm (wholesale) – R32.03 per litre

The oil price at the time of writing is $95 per barrel, which has risen since our last report. Fuel prices rising has a snowball effect on transport and food costs, with some South Africans now having to choose between groceries and fuel, affecting their livelihoods and work. It will likely also impact travel decisions during the festive season, potentially lowering much needed tourism income. Consequently, in a bid to make the government cut the General Fuel Levy (GFL) and lower petrol prices, a group called Concerned Citizens of South Africa is advocating for a national shutdown on 19 October.

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