The announced fuel price decrease for September 2025, which will bring some relief to the road freight industry and, by extension, to consumers across the country, has been welcomed by the Road Freight Association (RFA).
The announced price adjustments, which take effect on Wednesday, September 3, are as follows:
- Petrol 93: Decrease of four cents per litre
- Petrol 95: Decrease of four cents per litre
- Diesel 0.05% (wholesale): Decrease of 56 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.005% (wholesale): Decrease of 57 cents per litre
- Illuminating paraffin: Decrease of 49 cents per litre
“This positive adjustment is a result of a combination of a stronger South African rand and a decline in international oil prices,” says acting RFA chief executive, Kevin van der Merwe.
“For the road freight industry, where diesel is the primary energy source and often constitutes a significant portion of operational costs, the substantial decrease in diesel wholesale prices is particularly welcome.”
Van der Merwe emphasises that the road freight industry is the lifeblood of the South African economy, with approximately 85% of all goods transported by road.
“The persistent pressure of high fuel costs has been a major challenge, squeezing margins and impacting the sustainability of transport businesses, from large corporations to small owner-operators.
“While the decrease is a positive step, it is important to note that the industry continues to face various other headwinds, including volatile exchange rates and geopolitical factors that can quickly reverse any gains.”
He says the association hopes that this positive trend continues and that a period of stable or decreasing fuel prices will allow transporters to recover from previous price shocks and, where possible, pass on savings to their customers and the end-consumer.
