Fuel hike draws warnings on fares, food costs despite levy cut
By Lebone Rodah Mosima
Tuesday’s fuel hike announcement triggered warnings on Wednesday from taxi operators, farming groups, motorists, labour and opposition parties that transport and food costs would increase further, even after government cut the general fuel levy by R3 a litre for a month.
The April adjustment increased petrol 93 and 95 by R3.06 a litre, diesel 0.05% sulphur by R7.37 a litre, and diesel 0.005% sulphur by R7.51 a litre.
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Government said the spike reflected higher global oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict, higher shipping costs and a weaker rand.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) minister Gwede Mantashe said the general fuel levy would be temporarily reduced from 1 April to 5 May, taking it to R1.10
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