The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has confirmed the official fuel prices for August 2026, effective from Wednesday, August 5. For petrol users, the news leans positive: both 93 and 95 octane will drop by 52 cents a litre. Diesel users face the opposite outcome, with prices climbing between R1.23 and R1.38 a litre, depending on the grade. With talks between the US and Iran set to resume today, the direction fuel prices take next month may hinge on how those discussions unfold. For the full magisterial district zone breakdown, see our complete South Africa petrol and diesel prices by zone.