Fuel relief now, answers later as the government buys time on price shock
A R3-per-litre levy cut cushions April’s fuel spike, but rising oil prices and expiring relief point to steep increases ahead.
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Rising oil prices complicate South Africa’s inflation outlook
After attacks disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, crude prices spiked sharply – raising the prospect of higher fuel costs and renewed inflation pressure locally.
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.
