UASA Media Release: 06 January 2026
Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:
UASA welcomes the positive economic outlook for fuel prices, supported by favourable oil market conditions and a stronger rand at the end of 2025.
These factors have resulted in a strong over-recovery, enabling significant fuel price cuts in the new year. This is welcome news for motorists and consumers, as petrol prices have dropped below R21 for the first time since early 2022.
The official fuel prices adjustments announced by the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources that will take effect from midnight are as follows:
Unleaded petrol (93) will decrease by 62c/L, and unleaded petrol (95) will decrease by 66c/L. A litre of petrol will cost around R19.92/L on the coast and approximately R20.75/L in Gauteng.
Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) will decrease by 137c/L, and Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) will decrease by 150c/L, bringing the price of diesel to around R18.42/L in Gauteng and R17.59/L on the coast. Illuminating paraffin will decrease by 110c/L; however, LPG will increase by 21c/kg in Gauteng and 23c/kg in the Western Cape.
With back-to-school expenses approaching, UASA is pleased that the upcoming fuel price cuts will help ease financial pressures for parents and caregivers. This decrease will help families balance work and school-related costs.
We encourage business owners and stakeholders to review their pricing for school essentials during this period, as any financial relief is valuable to parents.
For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.