Cape Town – Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced increases to fuel-related taxes, dealing a blow to motorists as part of his latest budget.
From 1 April, the general fuel levy will rise by 9 cents per litre for petrol and 8 cents per litre for diesel. The carbon fuel levy will increase by 5 cents per litre for petrol and 6 cents for diesel, while the Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy will go up by 7 cents per litre for both fuels.
Godongwana said the adjustments are aligned with inflation and are lower than the increases implemented in 2025, when the general fuel levy rose by 16 cents per litre for petrol and 15 cents for diesel.
“In terms of fuel levies, the total increase will also be in line with inflation. The general fuel levy will go up by 9 cents per litre for petrol and 8 cents per litre for diesel. The carbon fuel levy will go up by 5 cents per litre for petrol and 6 cents for diesel. The Road… pic.twitter.com/X4pRzmluoB
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Following the changes, the general fuel levy on petrol will increase to R4.10 per litre, the carbon fuel levy to 19 cents per litre, and the RAF levy to R2.25 per litre. For diesel, the general fuel levy will rise to R3.93 per litre, the carbon fuel levy to 23 cents per litre, and the RAF levy to R2.24 per litre.
The general fuel levy, which is not earmarked for specific projects such as road infrastructure, contributes to general government revenue. It is one of the state’s largest sources of indirect tax, generating approximately R80 billion annually.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
