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South Africa is making a big shift

2026/08/12 10:00:25

A recent report from the OLX Group highlights a significant and sustained increase in the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across five key markets in Europe and South Africa.

Here is the official petrol price for August

2026/08/03 14:27:16

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

Vehicle licence disc warning for South Africa

2026/07/30 10:15:31

Licence centres in South Africa have run out of specialised paper needed for licence discs and registration documents, with motorists being turned away and unable to renew their licences.

Perfect storm for fuel prices in South Africa

2026/07/24 10:12:52

Surging oil prices are weighing heavily on South Africa’s fuel price outlook for August 2026 due to a combination of conflicts in both the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars.

Proposal to change the official petrol price every two weeks in South Africa

2026/07/14 13:19:28

South Africa could move away from its long-standing monthly fuel price adjustment, following a proposal to introduce bi-weekly price changes to better respond to rapid swings in global oil markets.

Great news for petrol prices in South Africa

2026/06/29 10:35:49

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that South African motorists are in store for significant cuts at the pumps next week, even with the full fuel levy being added back into prices.

Petrol price joy coming for South Africa in July

2026/06/22 08:57:50

Fuel price recoveries for July, which were already positive, have continued to push in the right direction, lining motorists up for an even bigger cut at the pumps next month.

South Africans can say goodbye to car licence discs and driving licence cards

2026/06/10 16:32:39

The Road Traffic Management Corporation of South Africa (RTMC) is planning to move away from physical vehicle licence discs towards an electronic disc regime relying on number plate recognition.

Petrol price joy finally coming for South Africa

2026/06/08 14:12:53

After four months of consecutive hikes, petrol prices in South Africa are finally showing a solid over-recovery—even with government relief coming to an end in July.

Here is the official petrol price for June

2026/06/01 16:34:08

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Petrol price joy turns to heartbreak in South Africa

2026/05/27 10:03:31

Following a large swing in diesel prices in South Africa, petrol prices have now also moved into an over-recovery, but drivers can still expect a hike at the pumps next week.

Here is the expected petrol price for June

2026/05/22 10:45:59

South African fuel users are finally in for a bit of a break in June, but the good news is being undercut by the end of the government’s tax relief provided in April and May.

The cheapest hatchback, SUV, and bakkie to drive amid record fuel prices

2026/05/13 15:22:17

South African price comparison platform VehicleSA calculated that the cheapest hatchback to drive is the Toyota Vitz, while the cheapest SUV is the Kia Sportage, based on an average mileage of over 1,150 km.

Here is the official petrol price for May

2026/05/04 14:21:34

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.

Good news about petrol and diesel prices in South Africa

2026/04/29 10:36:35

National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have announced that the fuel tax relief will be extended, with additional relief for diesel.

Big turn for petrol prices in South Africa

2026/04/20 15:09:11

Data from the Central Energy fund for the end of the second full week of April shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries, but nowhere near enough to save motorists from another massive hike.

Petrol price relief for May still on the cards in South Africa

2026/04/16 14:42:40

The government is discussing ways to provide relief to South Africans as the country is grappling with one of its most severe fuel price shocks in history.

Here is the official petrol price for April

2026/03/31 14:34:31

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

How to maintain your car for better fuel efficiency amid rising petrol and diesel costs

2026/03/30 10:04:39

South African motorists are bracing for a sharp jump in fuel prices from April. Early fuel price forecasts suggest petrol could rise by over R3 per litre, while diesel could increase by R5, depending on how global oil prices and the rand perform in the coming weeks.

Biggest petrol price hike in South Africa’s history coming next month

2026/03/23 10:18:08

The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol prices are now building for the single biggest jump in South Africa’s history, more than doubling the previous record.

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