The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved maximum gas prices for three licensees – Spring Lights Gas, Natural Gas Vehicles and Virtual Gas Network – effective for the 2025/26 period.
Spring Lights Gas was granted a maximum gas price of R155,34/GJ for traders or resellers and R166,92/GJ for end-user customers, effective July 31 this year. The price will be subject to monthly adjustments, with a one-month lag, until June 30, 2026, based on Spring Lights Gas supply contracts.
Natural Gas Vehicles received approval for a maximum gas price of R388,77/GJ and Virtual Gas Network for R293,30/GJ – both applicable from May 1 this year to February 28, 2026. These prices will remain fixed for the 10-month period.
NERSA stated that the maximum prices exclude VAT and discounts are permitted in accordance with the non-discrimination provisions of Section 22 of the Gas Act (Act No 48 of 2001).
Each licensee must apply for its next maximum price four months before the expiry of the current approval.
According to Nomfundo Maseti, Full-Time Regulator Member: Piped Gas Regulation at NERSA, the approved prices are intended to emulate competitive market conditions and support the establishment of effective competition in line with the Gas Act.
