{
  "id": 12311456,
  "title": "‘Matter of survival’: MISA demands fuel levy cut as petrol breaks R30 barrier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/matter-of-survival-misa-demands-fuel-levy-cut-as-petrol-breaks-r30",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/business/economy/2026-10-06-matter-of-survival-misa-demands-fuel-levy-cut-as-petrol-breaks-r30-barrier/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is urging the government to immediately reinstate a temporary fuel levy reduction, as petrol prices have exceeded R30 per litre for the first time in Gauteng. The latest price hike took effect on October 7, with 95 Unleaded petrol at R30.25 a litre inland and R29.38 at the coast. 93 Unleaded petrol costs R29.88 inland, while diesel prices have also reached record levels, with a R3.24 increase for 50ppm diesel and R2.84 for 500ppm diesel. Wholesale 50ppm diesel will cost R32.80 in Gauteng before retail margins. MISA emphasizes that this fuel price increase is a matter of survival for workers, as they struggle to cover basic household expenses. MISA's CEO, Martlé Keyter, stated, \"Fuel relief is not optional, it is a matter of survival.\" The association is requesting a temporary reduction of at least R3 per litre in the General Fuel Levy, as well as targeted relief for households using paraffin for lighting, and urgent engagement on the levies and margins within the fuel-price structure through the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC). MISA points out that temporary fuel levy relief was introduced in April following a request from organized labor, but it has since expired. Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, said there are currently no immediate plans for another intervention due to price volatility. However, the department is reviewing the fuel-pricing structure, which is expected to be completed in March 2027. The fuel price increase affects not only motorists but also South Africa's minibus-taxi industry, which has already faced challenges due to higher fuel and operating costs. MISA highlights that workers were already under financial pressure before the latest fuel increase, with transport and electricity consuming 65.8% of a minimum wage before food costs.",
  "summary": "MISA is calling for a temporary R3 fuel levy cut as petrol breaks R30 a litre, warning that soaring fuel, transport and food costs are pushing workers to the brink.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}