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Our guide to surviving the May fuel price increase in South Africa – Automotive News | SA News

The May 2026 Outlook

Data from the first full week of April shows that while under-recoveries have “improved” from their early-month peaks (which were projecting a R17/L diesel hike), the numbers remain catastrophic.

Fuel type Current April price (inland) Est. May increase* Potential May price
Petrol 95 R23.36 +R3.63 to +R6.63 R26.99 – R29.99
Petrol 93 R23.25 +R3.25 to +R6.25 R26.50 – R29.50
Diesel 0.005% R26.11 +R10.84 R36.95

Crucial Factor: The R3.00 “relief” reduction in the General Fuel Levy is currently set to expire on May 5, 2026. If the National Treasury does not extend this, you must add an automatic R3.00/L on top of the already high under-recovery figures shown above.

How to prep your commute…

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