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Petrol and rand
What a litre costs this month and what the rand buys today, on one page.
Rand rates updated 14 Nov 2026, 12:45 SAST.
The rand today
| Currency | Rand per 1 | R1 000 buys |
|---|---|---|
| US dollar ($) | R16.90 | $59.17 |
| British pound (£) | R22.35 | £44.74 |
| Euro (€) | R18.67 | €53.56 |
Mid-market rates from open.er-api.com. Your bank or card adds its own margin.
Fuel prices from 4 November 2026
| Fuel | Inland (Gauteng) | Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol 95 | R30.24 | R29.37 |
| Petrol 93 | R29.87 | Not sold |
| Diesel 0.05% (wholesale) | R30.85 | R29.98 |
| Diesel 0.005% (wholesale) | R31.60 | R30.83 |
Official pump prices for November 2026. A temporary fuel levy cut (R1.50 a litre on petrol, R3.00 on diesel) runs until 1 December 2026. Official prices change on the first Wednesday of each month.
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