Image: courtesy of SABC The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, has announced the official adjustment of fuel prices for February 2026. These adjustments, informed by a comprehensive review of local and international economic factors, will take effect on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. 1. Key Drivers of the Price Adjustment South Africa’s fuel price remains sensitive to global market volatility. The adjustments for this period are primarily driven by