Bar chart showing South Africa petrol and diesel price forecast for April 2026, comparing Inland and Coastal prices.

Live Petrol Price Forecast South Africa: Expected April 2026 Changes

Status: ๐ŸŸข Daily Forecast Active Next Official Change: Wednesday, April 1 2026 Updated 29 March 2026 โš ๏ธ Diesel users are facing a record-breaking increase of over R 10.13/liter this Wednesday. โฌ† Expected Change effective Wednesday, April 1 2026 Petrol 93 + R 5.31 Petrol 95 + R 5.82 Diesel 0.05% + R 10.13 Diesel 0.005% + R 10.27 Paraffin + R 11.63 ๐ŸŒŠ Coastal Cape Town ยท Durban ยท PE Current Forecast Change Petrol 93 R 19....

March 28, 2026 ยท 2 min ยท 369 words
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Petrol Price Increase South Africa: Huge April 2026 Hikes Expected

Latest forecast for the South Africa petrol price increase in April 2026. Detailed tables for inland and coastal prices, including new fuel tax changes.

March 27, 2026 ยท 3 min ยท 485 words
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Sassa Old Age Disability and Srd R350 Grant Updates and Changes

SASSA Old Age, Disability and SRD R350 Grant: Updates and Changes In response to the economic impact of Covid-19, the South African government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD R350) Grant in 2020. This grant provided much-needed financial support to individuals who were unemployed and struggling financially. The grant was set to last for three months, but in February 2023, the Minister of Finance announced an extension of the grant until 31 March 2024....

February 24, 2023 ยท 1 min ยท 188 words
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Extension of Srd Grant and Increase in Child Support and Foster Care Grants

Minister of Finance Announces Extension of SRD Grant and Increase in Child Support and Foster Care Grants In response to the economic impact of Covid-19, the South African government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD R350) Grant in 2020. This grant provided much-needed financial support to individuals who were unemployed and struggling financially. The grant was set to last for three months, but in February 2023, the Minister of Finance announced an extension of the grant until 31 March 2024....

February 24, 2023 ยท 1 min ยท 184 words
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South African E-Wallets Help SRD Recipients Receive Funds

In South Africa, clients who rely on receiving funds through the Cash Send service are being urged to collect their funds as soon as they receive an SMS with a voucher number for their chosen bank. But what if clients have been approved for COVID-19 SRD but no payment date is indicated on their January status or earlier months, and have selected to be paid through the Postbank or Cashsend? In this case, they are urged to open bank accounts and upload them on the system to fast-track payments....

February 24, 2023 ยท 2 min ยท 418 words