After enjoying welcome relief in November, motorists and businesses will unfortunately face renewed pressure at the pumps this month. The Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect at 00h01 on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (midnight Tuesday, 2 December 2025), reflecting increases across all grades of petrol, diesel, paraffin and LPG.
The December adjustments come against a backdrop of firmer global oil prices and muted rand movement throughout November. Internationally, crude oil traded in a slightly higher range during the month, fluctuating around $63 a barrel, as geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment. Ongoing diplomatic pressure for an end to the war in Ukraine, coupled with speculation around potential sanctions shifts, kept the market cautious, even as analysts projected an oversupply scenario in the coming year.
Locally, the rand remained relatively stable, averaging around R17.30/$,…
