💨 Abstract

In December 2026, South African petrol prices may decrease significantly due to over-recovery in prices, with Petrol 93 and 95 showing reductions of R2.44 and R2.73 per litre, respectively. However, diesel prices may rise as the government reduces its temporary fuel levy relief. The Finance Minister's relief package, which lowered fuel levies in November, will be scaled back in December, affecting diesel prices more.

Courtesy: www.thesouthafrican.com