The Fleet Intelligence Desk · Since 2006
Fuel · Fleet · Border · Compliance — Decoded
The DigitFMS Fleet Intelligence Desk tracks the news that moves South African fleets — fuel-price forecasts, border and customs changes, compliance crackdowns and road-freight risk. Moreover, every briefing is written for operators who need the practical implications, fast.
Johannesburg, 26 October 2026 — Logistics costs 2026 figures show South Africa’s freight bill at a record. The State of Logistics 2026 report by research firm GAIN Group puts this year’s total at R1.16 trillion, or 14.6% of GDP. That is R147 billion more than
Johannesburg, 21 October 2026 — The diesel levy cut 2026 announced in today’s medium-term budget turns November’s expected diesel increase into a decrease. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told Parliament that the general fuel levy will fall by R3 a litre on diesel and R1.50 on
Johannesburg, 19 October 2026 — The November diesel price 2026 increase is shrinking. Central Energy Fund data to the middle of October, reported by TopAuto on 16 October, points to a rise of R1.38 a litre for 50ppm diesel. That would take the inland wholesale
Johannesburg, 15 October 2026 — Mining production August 2026 figures show the sharpest fall in almost four years. Statistics South Africa reported on Tuesday that output dropped 12.7% compared with August 2025. That follows a revised 7.0% fall in July. “This is the largest year-on-year
Johannesburg, 13 October 2026 — Durban Gateway Terminal has named the platform that will replace its truck appointment system. According to the Sunday Times, chief executive Javier Lancha said the terminal will move to a digital solution called Navigate. He said it should give transport
Johannesburg, 9 October 2026 — Early data for the November fuel price 2026 adjustment points to another large increase. Early Central Energy Fund figures, reported this week, pointed to a rise of R2.91 a litre for 50ppm diesel and R2.56 for 500ppm. Petrol looked worse,
Johannesburg, 7 October 2026 — The electric truck trial 2026 reaches its hardest leg today. Two battery-electric SANY trucks are scheduled to run loaded from Durban to Johannesburg on the N3 on 7 and 8 October. The run closes a test of more than 4,000
Johannesburg, 5 October 2026 — The official October fuel prices are out, and diesel has set a new record. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced on Monday that 50ppm diesel rises by R3.24 a litre from Wednesday, 7 October. That takes the inland
Johannesburg, 5 October 2026 — The DGT truck booking system 2026 overhaul is now official. Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) will replace its truck appointment system, chief executive Javier Lancha said on Friday, 2 October. He told a briefing with Transport Minister Barbara Creecy that the