SA Fuel Prices – Week of 13 July 2026

Diesel is the headline story in SA this week, surging 9.9 cents to hit 197 c/L in metro areas. That's the sharpest single-week jump across any fuel type in the state, and it lands on top of an already uncomfortable run for SA drivers.

SA Weekly Fuel Prices: 13–20 July 2026

Biggest Movers in SA Petrol Prices This Week

Diesel didn't just creep up, it climbed every single day of the week. Metro diesel opened at 189 c/L on Monday 13 July and finished at 205.9 c/L by Sunday, a rise of nearly 17 cents across the week. Rural drivers saw the same story, going from 202.1 c/L to 212.7 c/L. If you drive a diesel vehicle and your tank is running low, the data suggests there's no relief coming soon.

E10 also moved steadily upward, rising 3.5 cents metro to sit at 160.4 c/L. It climbed each day from 157.1 c/L on Monday to 163.9 c/L by Sunday. Even so, E10 remains the cheapest fuel available in SA this week, and for anyone whose vehicle is compatible, it's worth considering.

U91 metro has now risen for three consecutive weeks, sitting at 166 c/L. Within the 30-day range of 139.9 c/L to 199.9 c/L, the current price sits closer to the low end, which is a silver lining. But the consistent upward trend is worth watching.

SA Metro Petrol Price Range: How Much You Can Save by Shopping Around

The spread between the cheapest and priciest metro stations this week is a striking 60 cents. The lowest recorded metro price was 139.9 c/L at Independent Leroy's Hackham, while Independent Marina Fuel topped out at 199.9 c/L. That gap is real money over a full tank.

Brand averages tell a similar story. Among the 14 brands with enough stations to compare, U-Go averaged 161.3 c/L and Mobil 162.3 c/L, while BP averaged 167.9 c/L and Independents 170.4 c/L. That's a difference of more than 9 cents per litre between the cheapest and priciest brands, roughly $4.50 on a 50-litre fill. Choosing your brand matters.

Cheapest Day to Fill Up in SA Last Week

Last Monday, 13 July, was the cheapest day to fill up across the week. Metro U91 sat at 163.4 c/L, which turned out to be the low point before prices climbed through mid-week and into the weekend. It's a useful reminder that earlier in the week tends to offer better value during rising cycles.

SA Metro Petrol Price Forecast: 20–22 July 2026

The short-term outlook for metro U91 points further upward. Against the current metro price of 166 c/L, the forecast has prices reaching 169.8 c/L on Monday (66% confidence), 170.4 c/L on Tuesday (60% confidence), and 171 c/L on Wednesday (55% confidence). Confidence softens as the forecast extends, but the direction is consistent.

How to Save on Fuel in SA Right Now

SA is actually the cheapest state in the country for metro U91 this week, sitting 6 cents below the national average of 172 c/L. That's genuinely good news in a week where prices are rising.

Still, there's a wide range of prices out there. Sticking to E10 if your car allows it saves nearly 6 cents per litre over U91. Shopping at lower-cost brands rather than the dearest ones could save another 9 cents. And filling up earlier in the week, rather than waiting until the weekend, has consistently paid off during this rising cycle.

One supply note worth knowing: LPG availability has tightened slightly, with 40 stations currently out of stock, up from 37 last week. U91 dry sites also rose from 23 to 26. These numbers aren't alarming, but if you run LPG or have a regular station you rely on, it's worth checking availability before you make the trip.

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