Fuel cost calculator: what will the trip cost?
Enter the distance and your car's fuel use. The official fuel price for this month is filled in for you. See all fuel prices.
Your details
Trip cost
R2 586.38
Petrol 95 R30.25 per litre (inland official price)
- Per person
- R2 586.38
- Per km
- R2.27
How we worked it out
- Distance1 140
km, there and back
- Fuel used85.5 litres
At 7.5 l/100 km
- Petrol 95 price per litreR30.25
official price from 2026-10-07
- Fuel costR2 586.38
- Trip costR2 586.38
The formula
Litres = distance in km × consumption (l/100 km) ÷ 100. Cost = litres × price per litre, plus tolls.
Finding your fuel consumption
Fill the tank, reset the trip meter, drive normally, then fill up again. Divide the litres you put in by the kilometres driven and multiply by 100. Your car's trip computer gives an estimate too.
Frequently asked questions
How much petrol does a trip from Johannesburg to Durban use?
About 570 km each way. At 7.5 l/100 km a return trip uses about 85.5 litres, roughly R2 586 at the inland Petrol 95 price of R30.25, plus tolls.
When does the fuel price change?
On the first Wednesday of every month. The prices here apply from 7 October 2026; the next change is on 4 November 2026.
Why is fuel cheaper at the coast?
Fuel prices include a transport cost from the coastal refineries and ports. Inland areas such as Gauteng pay more for getting fuel there.
Is the diesel price exact?
No. Petrol prices are regulated pump prices. Diesel prices are wholesale prices set by government; filling stations set their own diesel pump price, which is usually higher.