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Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

Apr 01, 2025 decreases across fuel grades, Henry van der Merwe, South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA),


Fuel price decrease no April fool’s joke

 

For the second consecutive month motorists will find additional relief at the pumps, as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced significant decreases across fuel grades, effective from midnight on Tuesday 1 April 2025. Henry van der Merwe, Chairman of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA), says amidst all the uncertainty around the budget, the price cuts are no April fool’s joke and will provide much-needed economic relief for many South African motorists.

 

“The decreases will positively impact businesses and consumers alike, easing financial strain on transport costs and the price of goods,” says van der Merwe. “Fuel price fluctuations are always a concern, and we are pleased to see a second downward adjustment this month. Diesel prices are showing the greatest decrease and motorists in coastal regions will benefit most from the decreases in both petrol and diesel,” he says.

 

FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

 

PETROL

 

Gauteng:

•             93 ULP & LRP: 58.00 cents per litre decrease (Retail Pump Price)

•             95 ULP & LRP: 72.00 cents per litre decrease (Retail Pump Price)

Coastal:

•             93 ULP & LRP: 62.00 cents per litre decrease (Retail Pump Price)

•             95 ULP & LRP: 76.00 cents per litre decrease (Retail Pump Price)

 

DIESEL

 

Gauteng:

•             0.05% Sulphur Content: 83.80 cents per litre decrease

•             0.005% Sulphur Content: 85.80 cents per litre decrease

Coastal:

•             0.05% Sulphur Content: 88.00 cents per litre decrease

•             0.005% Sulphur Content: 90.00 cents per litre decrease

 

illuminating paraffin

Gauteng:

•             Wholesale List Price: 81.70 cents per litre decrease

Coastal:

•             Wholesale List Price: 84.00 cents per litre decrease

 

illuminating paraffin (SMNRP)

•             Gauteng & Coastal: 114.00 cents per litre decrease

 

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

Gauteng:

•             Maximum Retail Price: 79.00 cents per kilogram decrease

Coastal:

•             Maximum Retail Price: 78.00 cents per kilogram decrease

 

“We encourage motorists and businesses to continue practicing fuel efficiency and cost-saving strategies. This reprieve is a step in the right direction, but ongoing vigilance in managing fuel consumption remains crucial,” he concludes.

SAPRA is a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI).

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