Government’s decision to introduce a temporary fuel levy reduction has brought a measure of relief to motorists and the transport sector, but it has also sparked concern from labour groups who say the intervention does not go far enough to protect the most vulnerable. From 1 April 2026, South Africans are facing sharp fuel price increases driven by global oil market pressures linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Petrol prices are set to rise by over R3 per…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are being urged to strengthen their financial planning as the country braces for a potential fuel price increase in April, a development that could place additional strain on already tight business margins. According to Garth Rossiter, Chief Risk Officer at Lula, the impact of rising fuel prices extends far beyond transport and logistics companies. “Fuel price increases don’t only affect logistics companies,” Rossiter said. “They ripple across the entire economy because almost…