Coastal petrol prices in April 2025 dipped slightly from about R20.72 for 93, down from R21.30 forUnleaded and R20.83 for 95 Unleaded, down from R21,55.
May’s prices are estimated to be around R20.57 for 93 Unleaded and 95 Unleaded R20.65.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said in a statement, South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished products at a price set at the international level, including importation costs, e.g., shipping costs.
The Department said main reasons for the decrease in price is the average Brent Crude oil price decreased from 74.89 US Dollars (USD) to 71.04 USD during the period under review.
In addition, the average international petroleum product prices followed the decreasing trend of crude oil prices.
The Rand also appreciated against the US Dollar (USD), (from 18.50 to 18.30 Rand per USD) during the period under review when compared to the previous one.
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