Fuel Prices Set to Surge This Month | Johannesburg News

Fuel prices are set to skyrocket in October, with projections hitting 108 dollars a barrel—pushing petrol and diesel costs to record highs. Expect 95 Unleaded to climb to nearly 29 rand per litre in Gauteng, while diesel surges past previous peaks. The government won’t revive fuel tax relief, citing budget strain that could shift costs to taxpayers or boost national debt. All this comes amid escalating Middle East tensions threatening global supply chains and keeping markets on edge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-09-15-october-fuel-price-projections-getting-bleaker-by-the-day-as-oil-hits-108-per-barrel/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fdbae4394576f3d Report issues to [email protected].