Fuel prices set for sharp October increase as petrol rises by more than R3 a litre

South African motorists are in for a painful October at the pumps, with petrol prices set to rise by more than R3 a litre from Wednesday, 7 October 2026, Cape {town} Etc reports. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced the latest monthly fuel price adjustments, with increases also affecting diesel, illuminating paraffin and LPGas. The biggest increase will hit...Read more → The post Fuel prices set for sharp October increase as petrol rises by more than R3 a litre appeared first on Cape Town ETC.