---
title: "Significant fuel price increases will hit South African motorists on Wednesday, 1 April 2026"
claim_id: "gPf0XjhHKIuTShVLAYLn"
validity: 100
model: accounts/fireworks/models/kimi-k2p5
---

# Claim: Significant fuel price increases will hit South African motorists on Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Verdict: 100%
Model: Kimi K2.5
Checked on: 07/04/2026

## Verdict explanation

**Analysis of the claim:**

- The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) officially announced fuel price adjustments on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, to take effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2026[^1].
- Petrol prices will increase by R3.06 per litre for both 93 and 95 octane grades[^1].
- Diesel will see much larger increases of between R7.37 (500ppm) and R7.51 (50ppm) per litre[^1].
- Illuminating paraffin will increase by R11.67 per litre[^1].
- The increases are driven by international oil prices surging due to Middle East conflicts, with Brent Crude oil averaging around $94 per barrel during the review period (up from $69 in the preceding month)[^1].
- Despite these significant increases, the National Treasury implemented a temporary R3 tax reprieve for April to partially offset the impact[^1].

**Overall validity**: 100%

[^1]:
    [Official fuel price increases announced: Here's what you'll pay ... - IOL](https://iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/2026-03-31-official-fuel-price-increases-announced-heres-what-youll-pay-for-petrol-and-diesel-from-april-1/)

## Sources using this claim (1)

- [President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of significant fuel price increases set to hit South African mo…](/source/x:NewsunplugSA:2038543296738283966) — Unknown — 14 views