Calls grow for fuel-tax relief after steep petrol and diesel increases

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: South Africa

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Calls grow for fuel-tax relief after steep petrol and diesel increases

COSATU and BOSA are calling for temporary fuel-levy relief and Road Accident Fund reform due to rising petrol and diesel prices impacting South African households. Petrol prices increased by R1.34 per litre, while diesel rose by R2.93 to R3.15 per litre. COSATU parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks stated that workers and commuters cannot continue to absorb repeated fuel price shocks.

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