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How petrol pricing actually works in South Africa

The price at the pump is a political, economic, and logistical equation most people never see. This navigator breaks down the full Basic Fuel Price structure — crude oil, exchange rates, government levies, margins — so you can understand exactly what you're paying for and why it changes.

Current 93 ULP

R 22.36 /L

Brent Crude

$74.28 -1.2%

Government Take

~38% of pump price

PETRO-NAVIGATOR ZA
LIVE
93 ULP InlandR 22.36
95 ULP CoastalR 21.89
Diesel 0.05%R 20.74
Brent Crude
$74.28
USD/ZAR
18.42
BFP Component

R 8.42

Fuel Levy

R 3.93

RAF Levy

R 2.18

12-Month ULP TrendUpdated Mar 2026
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