Money Desk
Gauteng 95 petrol price surges 43% in just over a year
The price of 95 unleaded petrol in Gauteng has surged by 43 percent in just over a year, reaching R30.25 per litre by October 2026.
The price of 95 unleaded petrol in Gauteng rose by R9.13 a litre, or 43.2%, from R21.12 in November 2025 to R30.25 by October 2026. The increase included a R3.33-per-litre petrol price hike that took effect on 7 October 2026.
| Measure | Price/change |
|---|---|
| 95 unleaded petrol in Gauteng, November 2025 | R21.12/l |
| Petrol price hike, 7 October 2026 | R3.33/l |
| 95 unleaded petrol in Gauteng, October 2026 | R30.25/l |
| Increase from November 2025 to October 2026 | R9.13/l, or 43.2% |
For Gauteng households, each litre of 95 unleaded petrol cost R9.13 more in October than it did in November 2025.
Current Inland Fuel Costs
Inland 93 unleaded petrol was priced at R29.88 per litre in October 2026, setting the cost paid by motorists buying that grade at inland filling stations.
Reacting during an eNCA segment to the 43% rise in Gauteng’s 95 petrol price, the host said: “I knew it was bad. I didn’t know it was 43%.”
Levy Relief Falls Away
Temporary general fuel-levy relief, which had provided savings of up to R3 per litre, was fully phased out by mid-2026. South African households and motorists therefore no longer received that relief on fuel purchases.
Brent crude oil prices also crossed $100 a barrel amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
