⛽ SA Fuel Price Calculator

Current South African fuel prices — updated July 2026

Petrol 93 R25.94 per litre
Petrol 95 R26.10 per litre
Diesel 50ppm R25.16 per litre
Diesel 500ppm R24.78 per litre
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📊 Your Fuel Costs

Cost per km
R1.31
fuel only
Daily cost
R261
11.1 L/day
Weekly cost
R1,564
6 days driving
Monthly cost
R6,776
26 working days
Yearly cost
R81,312
12 months
Fill-ups / week
2.5
45L tank

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⚖️ Vehicle Comparison — Cost per km

All popular SA ride-hailing vehicles ranked by fuel efficiency. At your 200 km/day:

Vehicle L/100km Cost/km Monthly vs Cheapest

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current petrol price in South Africa?

As of July 2026, South African fuel prices (inland) are:

  • Petrol 93 ULP: R23.50/litre
  • Petrol 95 ULP: R23.85/litre
  • Diesel 50ppm: R21.95/litre
  • Diesel 500ppm: R21.65/litre

Prices are set on the first Wednesday of each month by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. Coastal prices are approximately R0.50/litre less.

How much does it cost to fill up a car in SA?

At R23.50/litre (Petrol 93):

  • Small car (40L tank): R940
  • Standard car (45L tank): R1,058
  • SUV/bakkie (60L tank): R1,410
  • Large SUV (75L tank): R1,763

Most Uber/Bolt drivers fill up 2-3 times per week, spending R6,000-R9,000/month on fuel alone.

Which car uses the least fuel for Uber in SA?

The most fuel-efficient vehicles for ride-hailing in South Africa:

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 4.5L/100km — R1.06/km (best overall)
  • Suzuki Dzire 1.2: 5.5L/100km — R1.30/km (best budget)
  • Toyota Starlet 1.5: 5.8L/100km — R1.37/km
  • Hyundai Grand i10: 6.0L/100km — R1.41/km

Electric vehicles like the BYD Dolphin cost just R0.25-R0.40/km — see our EV comparison.

How can I reduce my fuel costs?

Quick wins for SA drivers:

  • Drive at 100-110 km/h on highways — fuel consumption jumps 20%+ above 120 km/h
  • Avoid idling — switch off at long traffic lights (modern cars use ~0.8L/hour idling)
  • Check tyre pressure monthly — under-inflated tyres use 3-5% more fuel
  • Use fuel rewards — Clicks ClubCard, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, FNB eBucks all offer fuel discounts
  • Fill up early in the week — prices don't change mid-month, so no rush
  • Consider a hybrid — the Corolla Hybrid saves R2,000-R3,000/month vs a standard sedan
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