Ramaphosa weighs fuel relief as Creecy rejects levy hike

South African Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has ruled out any request to increase the fuel levy while she remains in office, stating that consumers are already facing significant financial pressure and that fixing the Road Accident Fund (RAF) should take priority. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that 93-octane petrol and 95-octane petrol prices will increase by R3.12 and R3.33 per litre respectively.

President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the impact of higher fuel costs on consumers and businesses, saying the government is considering possible interventions, but cautioned that any decision would need to be carefully weighed against its impact on the country's finances.

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