Koodo Editorial Team

When trying to identify a South African mobile phone number, the first three digits (or four digits, in the case of newer ranges) indicate which cellular network originally issued the SIM card. Important Note on Mobile Number Portability (MNP): Under the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Portability Regulations, users can switch networks (e.g., […]

Welcome to our South African fuel-price resource centre. These guides explain the current petrol and diesel prices, how the prices are set, when they change, and how the different grades and regions compare. All figures are based on the official monthly fuel-price adjustment published by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). Current prices

To work out the cost of a fill-up, multiply the litres you actually fill by the price per litre. As an example using prices effective from 1 July 2026, filling 50 litres of 95 unleaded at the Gauteng benchmark of R26.10 per litre costs about R1,305. Use the calculator below and enter the current price

The difference between 50 ppm and 500 ppm diesel is the sulphur content, measured in parts per million. 50 ppm diesel (0.005% sulphur) is a lower-sulphur, cleaner-burning fuel, while 500 ppm diesel (0.05% sulphur) has a higher sulphur content. Many newer diesel engines are designed for 50 ppm, but you should follow your vehicle manufacturer

Inland fuel prices in South Africa are higher than coastal prices because fuel is transported from coastal ports and refineries to inland areas, and a transport differential is added by Magisterial District Zone. As an example, effective 1 July 2026, 95 unleaded petrol is R26.10 (2610.00 c/l) at the Gauteng benchmark versus R25.23 (2523.00 c/l)

The main difference between 93 and 95 petrol is the octane rating, which measures how well the fuel resists pre-ignition, known as knocking. 95 has a higher octane rating than 93; a higher octane number means more resistance to knocking, not more power or better fuel economy on its own. Both grades are sold as

South African fuel prices are normally adjusted on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announces the adjustment shortly before, and the new prices take effect from the start of that Wednesday. For example, the July 2026 prices took effect on 1 July 2026. The size of the change

A South African petrol pump price is made up of the Basic Fuel Price plus government taxes, statutory levies and regulated margins. The main parts are the Basic Fuel Price, the general fuel levy, the Road Accident Fund levy, customs and excise, regulated wholesale and retail margins, transport and distribution costs that differ by zone,

As of the benchmark prices effective 1 July 2026, the regulated retail price of 95 unleaded petrol is R26.10 (2610.00 c/l) at the Gauteng/inland benchmark and R25.23 (2523.00 c/l) at the coastal benchmark, while 93 is R25.94 (2594.00 c/l) inland and R25.07 (2507.00 c/l) coastal. Diesel is not regulated at the pump: the Department of

Welcome to our South African store-account resource centre. These guides explain how to check an account balance, obtain a statement and make a payment using the channels currently published by each retailer. Depending on the retailer, these channels may include an app, an online self-service account, WhatsApp, customer care, EFT, debit order or in-store payment.