UASA Media Release: 30 September 2025
Statement by Abigail Moyo, spokesperson of the trade union UASA:
The expected fuel price adjustment from midnight falls within a tight range compared to what consumers would prefer.
While petrol prices are set to increase slightly, many consumers had hoped for a decrease to provide some financial relief. According to the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, petrol 93 will rise by 1 cent per litre, and petrol 95 will increase by 8 cents per litre.
On the other hand, the wholesale price of diesel 0.05 is expected to decrease by 10 cents per litre, while the wholesale price of diesel 0.005 will drop by 8 cents per litre. Additionally, illuminating paraffin will see a reduction of 11 cents per litre, and LP Gas will decrease by 17 cents per kilogram.
The department explained that support from a stronger rand has allowed the fuel price recoveries to shift from an under-recovery at the beginning of the month to a small over-recovery by the end of the month.
We hope this adjustment will have a positive impact on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as consumers remain hopeful that the inflation rate will drop within the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) expected range before the end of the year, potentially opening the door for one more rate cut.
Furthermore, we hope that fuel prices will continue to decrease in the long run, thereby assisting job seekers by providing affordable transportation while they search for work. Lower fuel prices can also offer financial relief to start-up businesses, which could contribute positively to job creation – an urgent need for our country and economy.
For further enquiries or to set up a personal interview, contact Abigail Moyo at 065 170 0162.