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Follow the SA fuel price cycle
Petrol is generally at its cheapest about 10 days after a peak, so if you see the cost per litre suddenly jump, try and hold out for a week or so, when prices should start to go down.
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Explore real-time fuel trends in your area with the RAA app, available for iOS and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
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What's the cheapest day to buy fuel?
There isn't a certain day of the week when fuel is cheapest, but our experts at sa move have outlined the pricing trends to look out for. Read the article.
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How often are the real-time fuel prices updated?
The prices shown on our app and website are updated in real-time, as soon as a petrol station reports a price change to the central government database. When a petrol station changes the price at the pump, they need to report their change to the central database within 30 minutes of the price change.
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What can I do if I see an incorrect fuel price on the RAA website or app?
Petrol stations need to report any price changes to the State Government database within 30 minutes. If the price at the petrol station doesn't match the price on the RAA website or app, you can report an incorrect fuel price directly to the State Government.
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Why is a petrol station near me missing from the price map?
If a petrol station is missing from the map, it means they haven't registered to provide real-time fuel price updates to the State Government database yet. You can report a missing petrol station directly to the State Government.
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How often are petrol stations allowed to change their prices?
Petrol stations can change their prices as often as they like, but when they do, they'll need to notify the State Government database within 30 minutes. The price change will then be updated on the RAA app and website straight away.
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