The Road Freight Association (RFA) welcomes the announced fuel price decrease for September, which will bring some relief to the road freight industry and, by extension, to consumers across the country. The announced price adjustments, which take effect on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, are as follows:
- Diesel 0.05% (wholesale): Decrease of 56 cents per litre
- Diesel 0.005% (wholesale): Decrease of 57 cents per litre
- Petrol 93 & 95: Decrease of 4 cents per litre
This positive adjustment is a result of a combination of a stronger Rand and a decline in international oil prices. For the road freight industry, where diesel is the primary energy source and often constitutes a significant portion of operational costs, the substantial decrease in diesel wholesale prices is particularly welcome.
The road freight industry is the lifeblood of the South African economy, with approximately 85% of all goods transported by road. The persistent pressure of high fuel costs has been a major challenge, squeezing margins and impacting the sustainability of transport businesses, from large corporations to small owner-operators.
While the decrease is a positive step, it is important to note that the industry continues to face various other headwinds, including volatile exchange rates and geopolitical factors that can quickly reverse any gains.
The FRA hopes that this positive trend continues and that a period of stable or decreasing fuel prices will allow transporters to recover from previous price shocks and, where possible, pass on savings to their customers and the end-consumer.
By Kevin van der Merwe – Acting CEO: The Road Freight Association
