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First day of the new fuel prices: petrol up R3.33, diesel R2.84-R3.24, and knock-on effects begin
The October fuel price increase took effect on 7 October (IOL, TopAuto, Rio Times, Reuters): petrol 95 +R3.33, 93 +R3.12, diesel +R2.84 to +R3.24, slate levy 87.66c. Early effects include a stoppage by Western Cape learner-transport operators and statements from Cape Town bus operators about fares.
A fuel price rise travels through transport, food and services. The first two days already show which sectors feel it.
Check your fare, delivery fee and school transport arrangements. Plan trips to save fuel.
The next signal is the mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund. Taxi fares are the next price to watch.
DailyDrop South Africa edition No. 4 · Morning · THU., OCT. 8, 2026