“Yoh, what’s the vibe at the pumps this month?”

Time to cruise through the deets: fuel prices are trending downwards, and that’s iwindi news across Mzansi.

Petrol (ULP 93 & 95): A small but welcome dip

Effective Wednesday, 3 September 2025, both ULP 93 and ULP 95 petrol dropped by 4 cents per litre. Coastal punters will now pay about R20.68/l for 93 and R20.72/l for 95, while inland (think Jozi, Pretoria) it’s around R21.47/l for 93 and R21.55/l for 95.IOLThe South African

Diesel (0.05% & 0.005% sulphur): Major relief

Diesel buyers, rejoice! Diesel prices slashed—0.05% sulphur diesel down by 56 c/l, and 0.005% by 57 c/l—with wholesale pricing now around R18.61/l (coast) and R19.44/l (inland) for 0.05%, and just a touch more for 0.005%.IOLThe South African

What’s behind the price cuts?

• Global trends: OPEC+ pumped up production, weak global growth, and international oil dipped.BusinessTechEurasia Review
• Crude oil down: Brent dropped from roughly $69 to closer to mid-$60s, easing contributions to Basic Fuel Prices.Eurasia ReviewBusinessTech
• Rand holding steady: Around R17.70/USD, helping cushion pump prices.BusinessTechIOL
• Slate levy stays zero—no extra charge on petrol or diesel.BusinessTech

Snapshot Table

Mzansi Takeaway

Petrol drivers, you get a small breather this month. But diesel users—this is a big win! That’s cheaper freight, taxi rides, and vegetable deliveries... ripples that calm those rising prices.

Households will feel the relief in their wallets, even if it's just a cushion, not a cushion castle. Still, September’s adjustment helps soothe inflation pressure—especially in food and transport.

Sources

• BusinessTech – DMRE fuel adjustment data for September 2025BusinessTech
• IOL – Petrol & diesel pump price breakdownIOL
• The Citizen – Fuel drop coverage, plus illuminating paraffin & LPG updatesThe Citizen