Mixed news for petrol and diesel prices for August 2025

Mixed news for petrol and diesel prices for August 2025

The latest petrol and diesel price projections show that there’s likely to be mixed news at the pumps in early August for South Africa’s motorists. While the petrol price is set to drop, the diesel price will hit motorists harder in the pocket should market conditions remain the same for the next couple of weeks. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), effective Thursday, 17 July…

Petrol and diesel prices to fall

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to ease next week. 

Fuel relief: August Petrol Prices in South Africa – What You’ll Pay

Motorists across South Africa can breathe a sigh of relief as early data points to a petrol price drop in August. However, diesel users may want to prepare for more pain at the pump, with increases looming for both grades. According to the latest mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), fuel price trends are showing a decrease of up to 26 cents per litre for petrol, while diesel is set for a hefty increase of 62–63 cents per litre. Exp…