Western 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
Western Cape is fully on coastal pricing - the entire province is a designated coastal pricing zone, which is consistently the cheapest in the country.
Full Western 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 Western Cape
The price above applies at every filling station across Western 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 Western Cape include:
- Cape Town
- Stellenbosch
- Paarl
- Worcester
- George
- Mossel Bay
- Knysna
- Saldanha
- Hermanus
FAQ - Western Cape fuel prices
What is the petrol price in Western Cape for May 2026?
Petrol 95 in Western Cape is R24.38 per litre, and Petrol 93 is R24.18 per litre, effective 6 May 2026. Western Cape falls under the coastal pricing zone.
What is the diesel price in Western Cape?
Diesel 50ppm in Western Cape is R22.32 per litre, and Diesel 500ppm is R22.20 per litre, effective 6 May 2026.
Why does Western Cape have coastal fuel pricing?
Western 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 Western 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)KwaZulu-Natal - R24.38/L (coastal)Eastern Cape - 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)
Related
- Fuel cost calculator - calculate the cost of any trip
- Full SA fuel price breakdown - what makes up the petrol price
- All SA province fuel prices
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.