UASA Media Release: 5 November 2025
Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:
Price cuts for all grades of fuel for November will have workers relieved and will put money back in their pockets just before the expensive Festive Season.
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said the lower prices were due to the rand appreciating against the dollar and lower international fuel prices.
As of today, petrol 93 and 95 will cost 51 cents less per litre, and diesel consumers will pay 19 or 21 cents less per litre.
Wholesale 0,05% diesel decreased by 21 cents per litre, while wholesale diesel 0.005% costs 19 cents less per litre. Illuminating paraffin (wholesale) decreased 1 cent per litre, while LPGAS dropped by 61 cents per kg.
The Slate Levy on petrol and diesel will remain at 0.00 c/l, which is in line with the provisions of the Self-Adjusting Slate Levy Mechanism.
UASA urges its members and South Africans in general to use the fuel price savings wisely for travel and other Festive Season expenses, while keeping in mind the upcoming costs of school fees and uniforms in January.
Furthermore, we hope that fuel prices will continue to decrease in the new year, thereby helping job seekers afford transportation while they search for work.
For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.