Diesel Down, Petrol Up: South Africa’s Fuel Price Shake-Up in October 2025
October 2025 Fuel Price Changes: Petrol vs Diesel South African motorists woke up to mixed fortunes at the fuel pumps in early October 2025. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) confirmed official fuel price adjustments effective Wednesday, 1 October 2025, and the outcome was a split decision for petrol and diesel users. Petrol prices saw a slight uptick, whereas diesel prices received a small cut businesstech.co.za. According to the announcement, the price of 93-octane petrol increased by a marginal 1 cent per litre, and 95-octane petrol rose by 8 cents per litre businesstech.co.za. In contrast, diesel 0.05% (500ppm)