Diesel fuel prices south africa – Big Drop Coming in April 2025
Fuel prices in South Africa are dropping from 2 April 2025. Petrol and diesel will fall by up to 96 cents per litre. Find out why! and what to expect next
Chinedu Bruce
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Fuel prices in South Africa will drop in April 2025 – petrol and diesel are expected to fall by up to 96 cents per liter.
April fuel prices decrease in south africa due to lower oil costs and stronger rand and now South African drivers can finally breathe a little. Diesel fuel prices in south Africa are expected to go down next week and by a lot. This will bring some hope to many households that have been struggling with high living costs and expensive transport.
📉 Petrol and Diesel Prices to Drop
According to data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), fuel prices are expected to fall by up to 96 cents per litre starting Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Here’s what drivers can expect:
Fuel Type | Expected Price Cut |
Petrol 93 | Down 64–74 cents/litre |
Petrol 95 | Down 78–88 cents/litre |
Diesel 0.05% | Down 90–94 cents/litre |
Diesel 0.005% | Down 93–96 cents/litre |
Illuminating Paraffin | Down 84 cents/litre |
Why Are Prices Dropping?
Several global and local factors are causing this big fuel price drop:
🛢️ Lower Global Oil Prices
Crude oil is trading around $73 per barrel, which is lower than earlier this year.
Oil prices have stayed weak due to low demand, high supply, and economic uncertainty around US policies and global trade.
💱 Rand-Dollar Exchange Rate Holding Steady
The rand is trading around R18.20 to the US dollar, which is helping reduce fuel import costs.
While not strong, the rand has not dropped further, and that’s helping stabilize fuel prices.
🧾 No New Big Taxes
Fuel levies (general and Road Accident Fund) have been frozen for 2025.
Only the carbon fuel tax will go up by 3 cents per litre, which is a small increase and won’t affect prices much.
📊 What Economists Are Saying
Top economists say this is good news:
“I expect a fuel price cut between 90 cents and R1 per litre,” said Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group.
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FNB economist Koketso Mano also said:“The drop is due to lower oil prices and hopes for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, which could bring more oil into the market.”
They also believe that if things stay this way, the Reserve Bank may even cut interest rates later this year and which would be more good news for South Africans.
What’s Next?
If the rand stays stable and global oil prices remain low, fuel prices could stay low for a while.
A deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, or oil production increases by countries like those in OPEC, could help even more.
The South African government will confirm final prices before 2 April.
✅ Final Word
This drop in fuel prices is a big relief for many South Africans. It comes at the right time, especially when budgets are tight and costs are high. Lower petrol and diesel prices help everyone — from workers to transport companies and small businesses.
Stay tuned to xtrafrica.com for the final confirmed fuel prices, and how they’ll affect your daily costs.
