The Automobile Association (AA) warns that South African motorists could face a major petrol price increase in November, potentially up to R4.58 a litre. The AA says early indications point to such a rise and that households, businesses and public-transport users would feel the impact.
To ease the pressure, the AA urges National Treasury to cut the general fuel levy by R3 a litre. In related commentary, the AA also renews calls to scrap the RAF fuel levy, arguing that these government charges contribute to higher fuel costs. While outlets focus on slightly different levy terms, they converge on the same concern: fuel prices are rising, and the AA wants urgent tax relief ahead of the anticipated November increase.
