Katlego Sekhu

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has proposed an increase in South Africa’s general fuel levy, which will result in higher petrol and diesel prices and may trigger a knock-on effect on the cost of goods and services across the country.
Announced during his 2025 Budget Speech, the increase marks the first adjustment to the general fuel levy since 2022.
Effective Wednesday, 4 June, the fuel levy will increase by:
- 16 cents per litre for petrol
- 15 cents per litre for diesel
Godongwana confirmed that this is the only new tax proposal for the 2025/26 financial year, suggesting a cautious approach to additional revenue generation amidst a fragile economic climate.
The proposed levy hike is expected to impact the cost of transporting goods and services, which could contribute to further increases in food prices and overall inflation, a concern for many households already under financial pressure.
In response, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have publicly rejected the proposal, stating:
“The EFF says NO to the increase in the fuel levy!”
The party argues that increasing fuel prices disproportionately affects the working class and poor, further straining the cost of living.
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