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National Treasury Sets Fuel Levy; Road Accident Fund Seeks Funding Hike Amid Crisis

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 10
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What happened

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The National Treasury set the annual fuel levy, which was previously raised by 7 cents to R2.25 a litre on April 1, 2026. Separately, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) requested increased funding from Parliament, proposing a fuel levy of R3 a litre. The RAF also disclosed that it spent R13 million on disciplinary hearings involving executive leadership and that nearly R30 million in taxpayer money was spent on salaries for at least 16 suspended executives.

From timeslive.co.za, riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The RAF, which disburses over R100 billion in road accident claims, is facing governance and financial management failures, according to the transport ministry. The proposed levy increase, if granted, would add 75 cents to every litre and is noted to weigh on public finances.

From timeslive.co.za, riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • National TreasurySet the annual fuel levy and manages public finances.
  • parliamentIs reviewing the RAF's funding request and legislative oversight.
  • transport ministryThe transport ministry provided details regarding the RAF's financial state.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • South AfricaSpeculative

    The increased fuel levy might raise operational costs and inflation across the national economy.

  • National TreasurySpeculative

    The levy change could impact government revenue and fiscal policy regarding public debt and taxation.

  • parliamentSpeculative

    The RAF's funding request could affect the legislative review of the fund's financial stability.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. RAF disclosed its disarray in parliament and requested a fuel levy increase from Treasury.1 source
  2. Treasury sets annual fuel levy and the Road Accident Fund requests increased funding from Parliament.1 source

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