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South Africa: Industry Association Welcomes Latest Fuel Relief Announcement
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South Africa: Industry Association Welcomes Latest Fuel Relief Announcement
[SAnews.gov.za] The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed the latest fuel relief announcement by government wherein the R3 per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol is extended until June.
Pretoria, 30 April 2026 – Faced with the continuing instability of oil markets fuelled by tensions in the Middle East, the South African government granted consumers an additional respite. The National Treasury and the Department of Mineral Resources confirmed the extension until the beginning of June of the temporary reduction in fuel taxes. Specifically, a reduction of 3 rands per litre is maintained on gasoline, while the one on diesel increa…
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