Expected Fuel Price Changes – Petrol & Diesel Outlook South Africa
Updated 2025-12-04 using official Central Energy Fund (CEF) data. These estimates show the expected direction of next month’s petrol and diesel prices in South Africa, based on daily over/under-recovery figures.
Every month, South African fuel prices are adjusted according to international oil prices and the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate. Below are the most recent estimates for expected changes in petrol and diesel pump prices.
Latest Expected Fuel Price Changes by Product
| Product | Expected Movement |
|---|---|
| Petrol95 | ↑ 19.77 c/litre rise |
| Petrol93 | ↑ 20.27 c/litre rise |
| Diesel005 | ↓ 48.56 c/litre drop |
| Diesel0005 | ↓ 46.30 c/litre drop |
| IlluminatingParaffin | ↓ 25.51 c/litre drop |
Understanding the Outlook
A positive over-recovery means local fuel prices are higher than international levels, indicating a possible drop in prices next month. A negative value (under-recovery) means prices may increase.
Source: Central Energy Fund (CEF)
Updated daily by PumpMetrics | Estimates only. Final adjustments are officially announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
See also: Fuel Station Insights | Station Benchmarking | Subscription Pricing