Diesel hit hardestThe higher international oil price had a significant impact on South Africa’s fuel price recoveries. ADVERTISEMENTAs a result, petrol prices will fall slightly from Wednesday, while diesel users will absorb the full impact of higher international prices. FUEL PRICE CHANGE Petrol 93 decrease of 52 cents Petrol 95 decrease of 52 cents Diesel 0.05% increase of 138 cents Diesel 0.005% increase of 123 cents Illuminating Paraffin increase of 152 centsFUEL PRICE IN SOUTH AFRICA IMPACTED BY TWO MAIN FACTORS:1. Oil priceAt the time of publishing the brent crude oil price is $83.72 a barrel. New August 2026 petrol and diesel prices (Inland and Coastal):INLAND July August Petrol 93 R25.94 R25.42 Petrol 95 R26.10 R25.58 Diesel 0.05% R24.78 R26.16 Diesel 0.005% R25.67 R26.90 Illuminating Paraffin R17.24 R18.76