Chante Hohip27 June 2025 | 9:13

Early forecasts point to petrol, diesel hike in July 2025

Despite a spike in international oil prices, a resilient rand may soften the blow.

Early forecasts point to petrol, diesel hike in July 2025

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Motorists will likely have to fork out more at the pumps next month.

The Central Energy Fund’s latest mid-month outlook forecasts a slight increase in the price of petrol in July.

The data points to a 6 cent hike in the price of 93 octane and a 9 cent hike in the price of 95 octane.

The price of diesel is also projected to see a slight increase of around 10 to 15 cents.

The CEF reports that while escalations in the Middle East pushed oil prices, a resilient rand may soften the blow.

Official fuel prices will be confirmed by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy at the end of June and implemented on Wednesday, 3 July 2025.