The latest batch of the Central Energy Fund’s (CEF) predictions for June’s fuel price changes has been released. In isolation, the predicted changes would be a boon for all motorists in the country, no matter what gas guzzler you drive. The unfortunate reality is that they don’t exist in isolation.
While prices are decreasing across the board, the halving of the government’s fuel levy relief means some drivers could still pay more at the pumps next week.
A rare ‘W’ for diesel drivers
Briefly ignoring the fuel levy relief, the latest predictions indicate decreases for both petrol and diesel. The CEF is now (as of 26 May) predicting that petrol 93 could drop by 26c, while the cost of petrol 95 might be reduced by 21c. Diesel 0.05% could see a larger decrease of R5.29, while the cleaner diesel 0.005% might be discounted by as much as R4.60.
That’s all well and good, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Even if those predictions hold until next Wednesday, 3 June, the 50% reduction of the general fuel levy relief implemented in March changes the outcome.
In addition to the actual price changes, R1.50 and R1.97 will be added back to the prices of petrol and diesel, respectively. Thankfully for diesel drivers, that should still result in a decrease in the overall price. Petrol drivers aren’t so lucky this time.
You can view the current predicted fuel price adjustments below. These are not final and are subject to change.
Here are the petrol and diesel price predictions (so far) for June 2026:
- Petrol 93: increase of 124 cents per litre (R1.24)
- Petrol 95: increase of 129 cents per litre (R1.29)
- Diesel 0.05%: decrease of 332 cents per litre (R3.32)
- Diesel 0.005%: decrease of 330 cents per litre (R3.30)
- Illuminating Paraffin: decrease of 560 cents per litre (R5.60)
