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South Africa Gas Prices Drop Due to Global Trends

1/6/2026

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South Africa will see a drop in gasoline prices starting January 7.
In Gauteng, 95-octane petrol will fall 3% to 20.75 rand per litre.
Diesel wholesale costs will decline by at least 7%.
The decline is linked to lower global crude prices and a rand that rose over 3% against the U.S. dollar in December.

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Story summary

South Africa will see a drop in gasoline prices starting January 7.
In Gauteng, 95-octane petrol will fall 3% to 20.75 rand per litre.
Diesel wholesale costs will decline by at least 7%.
The decline is linked to lower global crude prices and a rand that rose over 3% against the U.S. dollar in December.