{
  "id": 12221340,
  "title": "South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/south-africa-petrol-hits-record-us-1-82-a-litre",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T18:27:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/south-africa-petrol-price-record-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa's petrol price reached a record high of US$1.82 per litre on Wednesday, October 7, according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The price increase came from a jump in world oil prices driven by US-Iran tensions, rather than the weakening rand. The new petrol price for 95 unleaded in Gauteng is R30.25 (US$1.82) per litre, while 93 unleaded will cost R29.88 (US$1.79). Coastal areas see a slightly lower price of R29.38 (US$1.76) for 95 unleaded. Diesel prices increased by R2.84 (US$0.17) a litre, and cleaner diesel by R3.24 (US$0.19). The department will publish the full price list on Tuesday, October 6.",
  "summary": "South Africa's petrol price rises by up to US$0.20 a litre on 7 October, taking 95 unleaded in Gauteng to a record of about US$1.82 as oil tops US$100. The post South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}