Fuel prices are rising this September, with motorists set to pay more for petrol and diesel amid higher global oil costs.
Motorists in Namibia are set to pay more for petrol and diesel from 2 September as the country implements another fuel price increase amid volatile international oil markets and rising geopolitical tensions.
According to The Namibian, petrol will increase by 60 cents per litre, while diesel prices will rise by N$1.60 per litre from Wednesday.
The latest adjustment was announced by Namibia’s energy minister, Modestus Amutse, following the country’s monthly fuel price review.
South Africa is also set to hike fuel prices from 2 September, with motorists facing higher petrol and diesel costs.
Following the increase, petrol at Walvis Bay will cost N$25.08 (R25.08) per litre.
Diesel will also become significantly more expensive, with 10ppm diesel priced at N$27.86 per litre, while 50ppm diesel will cost N$27.96 per litre.
The Namibian reported that the latest increase reflects higher international fuel costs, with the ministry’s calculations showing that the cost of diesel increased by 11%, while petrol costs rose by 5.7% during the review period.
The country’s fuel pricing model also recorded under-recoveries for petrol and both diesel grades.
The fuel increase comes as international oil markets remain under pressure from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The Namibian reported that continued instability in the region and disruptions to crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have placed global oil supplies and shipping conditions under pressure.
Namibia, which relies heavily on imported fuel, is particularly exposed to movements in international oil prices and shipping costs.
The latest increase therefore means motorists and businesses are likely to face higher transportation and operating costs.
The September fuel increase is not solely linked to international oil prices.
According to The Namibian, the government is also increasing the road user charge levy by 30 cents per litre.
The levy will rise from 243 cents to 273 cents per litre.
Amutse said the additional revenue will be used to fund the implementation of national priority feeder road projects.
The combination of higher international fuel costs and the increased levy is therefore adding further pressure on motorists at the pumps.
At Walvis Bay, where Namibia’s fuel prices are benchmarked, motorists will pay:
FuelNamibia priceSouth African rand equivalentPetrol
N$25.08/litre
R25.08/litre
Diesel 10ppm
N$27.86/litre
R27.86/litre
Diesel 50ppm
N$27.96/litre
R27.96/litre
The increases take effect from midnight on 2 September, 2026.
The fuel prices have risen substantially since the conflict in the Middle East began.
Petrol, which was N$19.58 per litre in February, will now cost N$25.08 per litre at Walvis Bay.
Diesel 50ppm has increased from N$19.63 to N$27.86, while diesel 10ppm has risen from N$19.73 to N$27.96.
The latest increases are likely to add to pressure on households and businesses as higher fuel costs feed into transportation, freight and other operating expenses.
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