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Stronger rand set to ease the blow of fuel taxes for South African motorists
How the fuel tax increase is tempered by a stronger rand, and what it means for South African motorists this June. With court challenges looming, the impact on your wallet could be more significant than expected.
'Political theatre': Mashatile unshaken as EFF takes fuel levy battle to court
The increase, revealed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his Budget Speech last week, will see petrol levies rise by 16 cents per litre and diesel by 15 cents, effective from Wednesday.
Treasury under fire for fuel levy rise that hits the poorest hardest
South Africans narrowly avoided a VAT hike, but a new fuel tax increase threatens to burden the poorest citizens. Discover how the 2025 Budget's fuel levy rise will impact everyday life and the economy.
The poor will be hit hardest: Treasury slammed for increasing fuel levy in 2025 Budget 3. 0
South Africans narrowly avoided a VAT hike, but a new fuel tax increase threatens to burden the poorest citizens. Discover how the 2025 Budget's fuel levy rise will impact everyday life and the economy.
Fuel levy hike to hit poor households the most
With the new adjustments in June, the combined cost of the GFL and the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Levy will exceed R6. 00 per litre in some areas—accounting for more than 30% of the total pump price before adding the base fuel cost, distribution margins, and retail mark-ups.
2025 Budget Speech 3. 0 brings fuel tax increase: here’s how it will affect June fuel prices
Discover how the latest 2025 Budget Speech affects fuel taxes and what it means for South African motorists in June.
Fuel price decrease still possible for June, despite recent uptick in oil prices
Could South Africa see fuel price cuts in June? Despite a recent surge in oil prices, the latest data suggests possible reductions for petrol and diesel. Discover what factors are at play.
eThekwini Municipality faces scrutiny over alarming fuel management practices
Ethekwini Municipality's Executive Committee meeting highlights alarming fuel consumption figures, prompting calls for improved management and accountability
Here’s what you'll pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday, May 7
South Africa is set for more fuel price relief, with petrol and diesel prices expected to drop from May 7. Discover how international oil prices and the rand's performance are shaping these changes.
Oil price and rand are plunging - what this could mean for May's fuel price
As global markets tumble and tariffs escalate, what does this mean for South Africa's fuel prices in May?
Petrol price set to nosedive in April
Economists forecast a significant decrease in petrol prices for South African motorists in April, driven by a stronger Rand and lower international oil prices.
Oil prices rising, here's how that affects SA's fuel price cut for April
Despite rising international oil prices, South Africa is set to enjoy petrol and diesel price relief in April. Here's what to expect.
Petrol price to take a nosedive in April, economists predict
Economists forecast a significant decrease in petrol prices for South African motorists in April, driven by a stronger Rand and lower international oil prices.