Southern Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in South Africa

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for South Africa in ZAR. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare South Africa with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Mar 1, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in South Africa

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateZAR 7,406.88

$452.40 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisZAR 23.74/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these South Africa fuel prices

AfroFuel shows South Africa prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking South Africa against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, South Africa petrol is 12% above the Southern Africa average. Prices may still differ between Johannesburg, Cape Town, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in South Africa?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in South Africa at ZAR 23.74/L, with a USD comparison of $1.45/L. Prices can vary between Johannesburg, Cape Town, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in South Africa?

Diesel is shown at ZAR 22.36/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.37/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in South Africa?

LPG is listed at ZAR 35/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in South Africa?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about ZAR 7,406.88, or $452.40 for comparison.

When were these South Africa fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 1, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare South Africa with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare South Africa against nearby Southern Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.