UASA Media Release: 30 June 2026
Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:
UASA welcomes the fuel price adjustment that will take effect from midnight, as announced by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
Following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, there was a recorded decrease in the oil prices in June. While a long-term agreement is still being worked on, markets are slowly recovering with hopes for boosted economic activities from lower oil prices.
While fuel prices were set to see a massive decrease for June, unfortunately, the fuel levy relief from National Treasury will be terminated which means the fuel price cuts will not go as low as expected.
Petrol 93 will decrease by R2.01/L and Petrol 95 will decrease by R1.96/L, while Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) will see a price cut of R3.14/L and Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) will be R3.59/L cheaper.
UASA is pleased that the fuel price cuts will bring some relief for consumers who were paying more than R30/L for diesel in May but will now pay less than R25/L for both grades.
Consumers of illuminating paraffin will save as the price is set to decrease by R5.23/L, unfortunately LPGAS will increase by 16c/kg.
This fuel price relief is reassuring especially for consumers and companies that rely on fuel for their operations. We hope this will go a long way for consumers and households.
For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.