{
  "id": 13026389,
  "title": "AA sounds alarm over possible R4.58 fuel shock in November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/aa-sounds-alarm-over-possible-r4-58-fuel-shock-in-november",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-10-09-aa-sounds-alarm-over-possible-r458-fuel-shock-in-november/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Motorists in South Africa may face fuel price hikes of up to R4.58 per litre in November, the Automobile Association (AA) has warned. This follows record fuel price increases that came into effect on October 7, which have already pushed up the cost of filling up vehicles. The AA has called on the National Treasury to reduce fuel taxes, arguing that motorists cannot bear another increase after the recent hikes. The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has proposed raising its levy from R2.25 to R3 per litre, a 75 cent increase, which the AA opposes. The AA's CEO, Bobby Ramagwede, expressed concern over the RAF's financial position and suggested that the levy should be abolished and alternative funding arrangements considered. The AA also criticized the government's approach to fuel-price relief, stating that the R3-a-litre reduction introduced in April only provided temporary relief. The AA urged the National Treasury to focus on levy relief rather than increasing fuel-related taxes and suggested that the government should look for ways to reduce wasteful expenditure to fund further relief. The AA warned that further fuel price increases could exacerbate inflationary pressures and delay potential interest-rate relief for households. The organization urged the newly appointed CEO of the Central Energy Fund (CEF), Dr Tshepo Mokoka, to address South Africa's fuel-security position and called for a public review of the basic fuel price formula by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.",
  "summary": "The Automobile Association has urged National Treasury to cut the general fuel levy by R3 a litre, warning that petrol could rise by up to R4.58 a litre in November if current trends continue.",
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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."
}