Real-time Fuel Updates

Stay One Step
Ahead of Price Hikes.

Get the latest petrol and diesel price updates for South Africa. View trends, compare inland and coastal prices, and receive instant alerts when prices change.

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Current Fuel Prices

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Price History

Track price trends over time

About Petrol Pulse

We built this platform to bring transparency and convenience to South African drivers. With regular fuel price hikes, staying informed is the key to saving money at the pump.

  • Data sourced directly from Dept. of Energy
  • Instant updates when prices change
  • Free email alerts for all users

What Drivers Are Saying

Join thousands of South Africans saving at the pump

5.0

"I'm always aware of any price increases."

Love it! Simple and reliable, I'm always aware of any price increases. Has saved me a good bit!

4.0

"Plan fill-ups, skip the queues."

Love the alerts. Helps me plan my fill-ups better and avoid queues at the station.

5.0

"Clean design, accurate info."

Clean interface and accurate info. Highly recommend this site to all my friends.

5.0

"Simple, clutter-free alerts."

Petrol Pulse gives me clear price alerts with no clutter. It's now the simplest, most reliable app in my daily toolkit.

4.5

"Research done in seconds."

Price history and instant alerts cut my market research from hours to minutes, perfect for quick, data-driven campaign planning.

4.7

"No more fuel price surprises."

I used to dread the first Wednesday of each month. Now Petrol Pulse alerts me before prices change so I can plan my fill-ups and budget ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Petrol Pulse

What is Petrol Pulse?
Petrol Pulse is a service that provides real-time fuel price information, historical trends, and price alerts to help you save money on fuel purchases.
How often are fuel prices updated?
Fuel prices are updated in real-time as soon as official price changes are announced by the Department of Energy. This occurs on the first Wednesday of each month.
Is there a mobile app available?
No need to download yet another app that adds to your notifications list. Simply sign up and start receiving alerts via email.
How do I sign up for price alerts?
Simply subscribe to receive notifications of fuel price updates. You will receive alerts via email.
Which regions do you cover?
We currently provide fuel price information for all major regions in South Africa, including Gauteng and Coastal areas.
Is the service free to use?
Yes, Petrol Pulse is completely free to use.