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The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) welcomes the temporary fuel levy relief announced in the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, alongside government’s commitment to fiscal stability, infrastructure investment and stronger municipal accountability.
NADA says these measures must translate into lasting improvements in household affordability and the conditions in which dealerships and other businesses operate.
“Fuel costs affect household budgets, business expenses and the affordability of mobility. The temporary levy reductions will provide some breathing space for motorists and businesses that depend on vehicles for their livelihoods,” says Brandon Cohen, Chairperson of NADA.
The announced relief reduces the diesel levy by R3 per litre and the petrol levy by R1.50 per litre from 4 November to 1 December 2026. Thereafter, reductions of R1.50 per litre for diesel and R1 per litre for petrol will apply until 5 January 2027.
Cohen says the…
