UASA Media Release: 3 February 2026
Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:
The fuel price decrease, announced by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources today and taking effect from midnight, is more good news for consumers as the 2026 economic year takes shape.
This decrease brings substantial relief for the second consecutive month, bringing fuel prices to the lowest level in four years. UASA is pleased that this fuel price drop can help shape the affordability outlook for many consumers, as it may positively impact the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Lower fuel prices mean lower transport costs for consumers and business owners, especially those who rely on transportation to deliver goods and services.
From midnight, both grades of petrol will decrease by 65c/L. Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) will decrease by 50c/L, and diesel 0.005% (wholesale) will further decrease by 57c/L. Illuminating paraffin (wholesale) will cost 53c/L cheaper; however, LPGas will increase by 31c/Kg.
As we welcome the fuel price decrease, UASA remains hopeful that this decrease will shape a positive outlook for further cuts that will bring ultimate financial relief to consumers.
We remind motorists and all individuals travelling this month of love to exercise caution on the roads, adhere to the rules of the road, and arrive alive.
UASA encourages its members and all consumers to be financially wise and save as much as they can whenever there are opportunities to cut fuel and other essential service prices.
For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.