Parliament, Thursday, 30 April 2026 – The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has welcomed the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy, as announced by the National Treasury.
Dr Maimane said government’s efforts to cushion commuters, businesses, and households from rising fuel costs are a welcome relief, particularly in light of ongoing volatility in global oil prices, largely driven by conflict in the Middle East.
The National Treasury has announced that, under the revised measures, the R3 per litre fuel levy reduction on petrol will be extended until June 2026. The temporary relief for diesel will be increased by 93 cents to R3.93 per litre, reducing the levy to zero, from Wednesday 6 May 2026 to Tuesday 2 June 2026.
“Given the continued instability in global energy markets, this intervention will go some way in easing the financial burden on South Africans. It will assist commuters to travel more affordably, help contain transport related increases in food prices, and support businesses in managing operational costs,” said Dr Maimane.
“It is equally a reflection of the importance of building buffers. This reflects equally that Parliament must do more work to ensure that we build more buffers. Whilst reduction of levy is unsustainable, we wish that a peaceful resolution can be found to end the war, added Dr Maimane.
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