May 14, 2026

South African Motorists Should Expect Huge Drop In The Petrol Price In August

By Gbolahan Adeyemi


This is music to the ears of South Africa motorists.

In August, South African motorists can expect a huge drop in the petrol price. This is due to the weak oil price and strengthening of the rand.

“The mid-month data sees petrol poised for a drop of up to 83 cents a litre, with diesel set for a reduction of 45 cents and illuminating paraffin around 42 cents a litre down,” the AA said in a statement.

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