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Big petrol price cuts announced for South Africa
South African motorists will see fuel price relief in February, helping ease inflation pressures despite higher oil prices limiting deeper cuts.
MONDAY, 02 FEBRUARY 2026, 16:22

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South African motorists will see fuel price relief in February, helping ease inflation pressures despite higher oil prices limiting deeper cuts.

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Relief for consumers as fuel prices decrease
Petrol and diesel prices will drop between 50c and 65c from this Wednesday, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced.
Paraffin will also decrease, while LP Gas consumers will see increases.
The following price adjustments will apply from Wednesday:
Petrol 93 (ULP and LRP): 65c decrease.Petrol 95 (ULP and...

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Africa
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Africa
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Africa
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Business
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The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Sport
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Sport
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Health
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