The current shortage of funds experienced by treasury will apparently be increased due to the increased fuel price.
According to estimates, petrol will increase by 61.1 cents and diesel by 71.9 cents per liter on 6 December 2017. It will take place on the same day when schools close and the annual holiday exodus to the coast and holiday resorts begin.
Farmers are stricken as the planting season is now in full swing.
Motorists in SA pay more than any other Southern Africa country due to the high levy on fuel prices charged by the government.
Since 1994, there are also no complaints from the taxi industry about high prices, as there is a suspicion that the government subsidizes minibus taxis with fuel purchases.
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