Fuel levy dispute before the courts as consumers brace for higher prices
Temporary fuel levy relief ends on 5 May as pressure builds at the pumps. The High Court case will test whether the minister can adjust the levy without Parliament.
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Fuel levy rises despite court challenge, but price drop cushions blow for motorists
The fuel levy hike remains in force, but a broader court challenge over the finance minister’s power to increase taxes continues.
Interest rate cuts only likely in the third quarter of this year
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