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South African motorists and energy consumers will unfortunately face increases at the pump and on paraffin and LPG prices from midnight today, Tuesday 3 March 2026, following the latest monthly fuel price adjustment announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.
The adjustment reflects a combination of global oil market pressures and local currency conditions, which together have pushed up the cost of petroleum products over the fuel pricing review period.
The following changes will take effect across the country:
• Petrol (93 and 95 ULP & LRP): increase of 20 cents per litre.
• Diesel (0.05% sulphur): increase of 62 cents per litre.
• Diesel (0.005% sulphur): increase of 65 cents per litre.
• Illuminating paraffin (wholesale): increase of 44 cents per litre.
• Illuminating paraffin SMNRP: increase of 58 cents per litre.
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG): maximum retail…
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