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
R 8.42
R 3.93
R 2.18
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