Somizi Mhlongo Reveals Shocking Petrol Bill

South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has left fans talking after revealing how much he paid to fill up his car with petrol, highlighting the growing cost of keeping a vehicle on the road.

With petrol prices recently going up, many South Africans have expressed their frustration over the rising costs. It seems Mzansi celebrities are also feeling the pinch, with Somizi giving his followers a glimpse into just how expensive filling up a car can be.

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Somizi shared a picture showing that he paid R2 628,85 for petrol. Reacting to the amount, the media personality wrote: “Hayi Shem having a car in Mzansi is a scary movie. Petrol price.”

His post attracted attention from fans and fellow celebrities, who joined the conversation about his expensive fuel bill. Some joked that the amount could be linked to the size of his vehicle and its fuel tank.

Television presenter Minnie Dlamini weighed in on the discussion, suggesting that Somizi’s car was responsible for the hefty bill.

“No friend it’s the car you drive big car big tank lol,” she commented.

Media personality Boity Thulo also related to Somizi’s frustration, revealing that she faces a similar situation when filling up her own vehicle.

“Yep, same as mine. Bloody depressing!” she wrote.

Meanwhile, BP South Africa responded to Somizi’s post with an offer that turned his expensive fuel bill into a potential reward. The company commented:

“A scary movie indeed, SomG! E
But this one deserves a surprise ending! 00
At bp, we believe loyalty should come with some ULTIMATE surprises!
Because you chose to fill up with us, we’re turning your R2,628.50 fuel bill into a R2,628.50 BP Rewards surpriseThat’s right, SomG! Your FULL tank is on us!”

The exchange comes as South African motorists face another significant increase in fuel prices. From 7 October 2026, petrol prices rose sharply, pushing the inland price of 95-octane petrol above R30 per litre for the first time.

Petrol 93 inland increased by R3.12 per litre to R29.88, while 95-octane petrol inland rose by R3.33 to R30.25 per litre. On the coast, 95-octane petrol increased to R29.38 per litre.

Diesel motorists were also affected, with 50ppm diesel increasing by R3.24 per litre and 500ppm diesel going up by R2.84 per litre.

With fuel costs continuing to put pressure on motorists, Somizi’s post has highlighted a frustration many South Africans can relate to: the increasingly expensive reality of filling up a car.