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National Treasury Extends Fuel Levy Relief

The National Treasury has announced a one-month extension of the current fuel levy intervention, providing continued relief for South African motorists amid fluctuating energy costs.

Author - Sean Nurse
Automotive News1 min read
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According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, the R3.00 per litre rebate will remain in effect until June 2. This extension aims to buffer consumers against potential price hikes at the pumps for the coming month.

Furthermore, diesel users are set to receive significant additional support. The Treasury confirmed that those utilising 50ppm diesel will benefit from a further subsidy of nearly R4.00 per litre.

This targeted assistance to the logistics and agricultural sectors is expected to help mitigate the rising costs of transport and food production, which are heavily dependent on diesel.

Key Takeaways:

• General Fuel Rebate: R3.00 per litre extension.

• Diesel 50ppm Support: Additional relief of nearly R4.00 per litre.

• Expiry Date: The current measures are valid until June 2, 2026.



Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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