Drivers in inland provinces to save 51 cents on petrol from Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Good news for drivers as fuel prices are set to decrease from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. Both petrol and diesel will become cheaper, with significant drops announced for various grades. This change is expected to offer some relief at the pumps for consumers across the country, particularly in inland provinces where the new prices have been detailed.
Key details of the fuel price decrease
- Effective Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025.
- Authority: The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced the price adjustments.
- Petrol Price Drop: Both 93-octane (ULP) and 95-octane (LRP) petrol will decrease by 51 cents per litre.
- Diesel Price Drop:
- Diesel with 0.05% sulphur will decrease by 21 cents per litre.
- Diesel with 0.005% sulphur will decrease by 19 cents per litre.
- New Inland Prices:
- 93 Petrol: R20.97 per litre.
- 95 Petrol: R21.12 per litre.
- Diesel 0.05% (wholesale): R19.13 per litre.
- Diesel 0.005% (wholesale): R19.20 per litre.
- Source: This announcement was shared by the Limpopo Chronicle.
Full story summary
Drivers can look forward to a welcome reduction in fuel costs starting from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed that the prices of both petrol and diesel will be lowered. Specifically, motorists buying 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will see a reduction of 51 cents per litre. For diesel users, the price cut will be 21 cents per litre for the 0.05% sulphur variant and 19 cents per litre for the 0.005% sulphur variant. The new pricing for inland provinces has also been released, setting the price for 93 petrol at R20.97 per litre and 95 petrol at R21.12 per litre. Wholesale prices for diesel will be R19.13 per litre for the 0.05% sulphur grade and R19.20 per litre for the 0.005% sulphur grade. This adjustment is anticipated to provide some financial relief to consumers and businesses that rely on these fuel sources for transportation and operations. For more news on local happenings, you can visit cityofthohoyandou.co.za/category/news/.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: When will the new fuel prices take effect?
A: The new, lower fuel prices will be effective from Wednesday, 5 November 2025. - Q: How much will petrol prices decrease?
A: Both 93-octane and 95-octane petrol will decrease by 51 cents per litre. - Q: What are the new prices for diesel?
A: Diesel with 0.05% sulphur will drop by 21 cents per litre, and diesel with 0.005% sulphur will drop by 19 cents per litre. - Q: Are these price changes for all provinces?
A: The announcement specifically details the new prices for inland provinces. - Q: Where can I find the exact new prices for inland areas?
A: The new prices for inland provinces are: 93 Petrol at R20.97, 95 Petrol at R21.12, Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) at R19.13, and Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) at R19.20 per litre. - Q: Who announced these fuel price changes?
A: The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced these changes, with the information being shared by the Limpopo Chronicle.
