Eastern Cape Fuel Price (May 2026)
Coastal pricing zone - effective 6 May 2026
Petrol 95 (ULP)
R24.38
per litre - up R3.28 from April
Diesel 50ppm
R22.32
per litre - up R3.77 from April
Eastern Cape is on coastal pricing for the bulk of the province. Far interior areas around the Lesotho border may be inland-zoned.
Full Eastern Cape price table
| Fuel | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 (ULP) | R24.38 | R21.10 | +R3.28 |
| Petrol 93 (ULP) | R24.18 | R20.90 | +R3.28 |
| Diesel 0.005% (50ppm) | R22.32 | R18.55 | +R3.77 |
| Diesel 0.05% (500ppm) | R22.20 | R18.45 | +R3.75 |
| Illuminating Paraffin | R13.30 | R11.36 | +R1.94 |
| LP Gas (per kg) | R35.20 | R34.18 | +R1.02 |
Where to fill up in Eastern Cape
The price above applies at every filling station across Eastern Cape's coastal pricing zone - Shell, Caltex, Engen, BP, Sasol, Total, Astron Energy. Differences between stations are limited to small per-litre rebates / surcharges based on the local site. Major cities and towns in Eastern Cape include:
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Mthatha
- Uitenhage
- Grahamstown
- Bhisho
FAQ - Eastern Cape fuel prices
What is the petrol price in Eastern Cape for May 2026?
Petrol 95 in Eastern Cape is R24.38 per litre, and Petrol 93 is R24.18 per litre, effective 6 May 2026. Eastern Cape falls under the coastal pricing zone.
What is the diesel price in Eastern Cape?
Diesel 50ppm in Eastern Cape is R22.32 per litre, and Diesel 500ppm is R22.20 per litre, effective 6 May 2026.
Why does Eastern Cape have coastal fuel pricing?
Eastern Cape is on coastal fuel pricing because the magisterial districts are close to the coast and to fuel refineries / import terminals (Cape Town, Durban, Mossel Bay). Coastal prices do not include the inland transport differential.
When does the next fuel price change in Eastern Cape?
Fuel prices in South Africa are reviewed monthly and adjusted on the first Wednesday of each month. The next price review takes effect on the first Wednesday of June 2026 (subject to public-holiday adjustments).
Other provinces
Gauteng - R25.21/L (inland)Western Cape - R24.38/L (coastal)KwaZulu-Natal - R24.38/L (coastal)Mpumalanga - R25.21/L (inland)Limpopo - R25.21/L (inland)North West - R25.21/L (inland)Free State - R25.21/L (inland)Northern Cape - R25.21/L (inland)
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Prices verified 2026-05-14 from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources May 2026 adjustment announcement. Fuel zones are determined by magisterial district. Source: gov.za.