Following a rather tough month for South Africa’s fuel prices in August, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has some good news. Finally. Starting Wednesday, 3 September 2025, both the price of petrol and diesel will receive a major price cut, making for a more affordable month than the last.

Fuel prices stay winning

We should note that, like clockwork, the DMRE adjusts the country’s fuel prices on the first Wednesday (at midnight) of any given month, and a not a moment sooner. That leaves motorists plenty of time to plan out their car’s next move and avoid any garages unless necessary until the clock strikes 12 on Wednesday, 3 September.

Anybody who has kept up with the weekly fuel price predictions on Stuff will already be aware of the coming drop. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) keeps track of the various economic factors that influence the price of fuel locally, daily, and offers Saffas a more reliable way to keep track of the incoming fuel price adjustments.

The CEF does this by keeping an eye on the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate, as well as the price of oil internationally. With tensions settling around the world — leading to more stable oil prices — and the Rand gaining a slight lead on the Dollar in recent weeks, diesel motorists will finally be rewarded for their patience throughout these trying months.

“The average international product prices for Petrol, Diesel and Illuminating Paraffin decreased during the period under review. The Rand appreciated against the US Dollar during the period under review, on average, when compared to the previous period. The average Rand/US Dollar exchange rate for the period 01 August 2025 to 28 August 2025 was 17.7339 compared to 17.7653 during the previous period. This led to a lower contribution to the Basic Fuel Prices on petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin by 1.780 c/l, 1.897 c/l, 1.843c/l respectively.”