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- Old Mutual Analysis Suggests South African Treasury May Extend Fuel Levy Relief Using Mining Tax Windfall
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Section: Africa
Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) indicates that the South African government possesses the fiscal capacity to extend the R3 fuel levy cut beyond its current three-month window. S...
- South African motorists face persistent fuel price surge as war risk premiums and tax relief expiry loom
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Africa
The Bureau for Economic Research warns that South Africans should not expect fuel prices to return to pre-war levels during 2026 due to entrenched logistical constraints and high r...
- South African Fuel Under-Recoveries Halve as Global Oil Markets Stabilize Amid Middle East War
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
Data from the Central Energy Fund reveals a significant decline in fuel under-recoveries through the second week of April 2026, though motorists still face substantial price hikes...
- South Africa Initiates Comprehensive Review of Fuel Pricing Formula Amid Global Energy Volatility and Market Pressure
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has launched a formal audit of South Africa's fuel pricing mechanism to address rising costs. Director Robert Maake confirmed the...
- National Treasury Halves Fuel Levy To Mitigate R10 Diesel Under Recovery Amid Middle East Conflict Pressures
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
South Africa has implemented a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction for April 2026 to offset massive under recoveries driven by global oil volatility. While the relief will c...
- South African Motorists Warned Of Legal And Insurance Risks Following Massive Fuel Price Surges And Home Storage Hazards
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African Insurance Association has issued an urgent warning against storing fuel at residential properties following significant price hikes and nationwide shortages. Non...
- South African Government Implements Emergency R3 Fuel Levy Reduction to Mitigate Record Paraffin and Diesel Price Surges
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a one month temporary cut to the fuel levy to shield consumers from skyrocketing global energy costs. While the move provides immedi...
- South African Government Announces Emergency 3 Rand Fuel Levy Cut to Buffer Record Price Hikes
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced a temporary reduction of the general fuel levy by 3 rand per litre, effective April 1, 2026. This emergency intervention aims to mi...
- South African Agriculture Leaders Demand Emergency Fuel Pricing Review to Avert Rural Supply Collapse
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Africa
AgriSA and Agbiz have called on the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Energy to temporarily adjust the national fuel pricing mechanism. The organizations warn that record-breakin...
- Democratic Alliance Proposes 50% Levy Cut to Counter Imminent Record-Breaking Fuel Price Surge
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has tabled a radical proposal to slash the general fuel levy and the Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy by 50% ahead of a massive price hike on April 1, 202...
- Structural Vulnerabilities in South Africa’s Energy Policy Heighten Economic Strain Amid Global Oil Volatility
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Global Economy
Rising international crude costs and Rand depreciation have exposed deep seated weaknesses in South Africa’s fuel security, threatening the viability of the road freight and logist...
- South African Fuel Prices Project Near Four Rand Spike Amid Middle East Escalation And April Tax Hikes
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Motorists face a significant financial shock in April as global oil prices surge above 100 dollars following the launch of Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East. Compounding marke...