South Africa's R10 Billion Fuel Relief Plan Moves Forward
South Africa Moves Closer to R10 Billion Fuel Relief as Petrol Prices Surge PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — 9 October 2026 South African motorists could receive relief from rising petrol and diesel prices after a parliamentary committee advanced a proposed R10 billion intervention aimed at stabilising fuel costs. The Standing Committee on Appropriations adopted its report on the Second Special Appropriation Bill on Thursday, 8 October 2026, bringing the proposal a step closer to consideration by the National Assembly. The development follows substantial fuel price increases that took effect earlier this week. What Is the R10 Billion Fuel Relief Plan? The proposed legislation would allow R10 billion to be withdrawn from the National Revenue Fund and allocated to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The funding is intended to help protect consumers from fuel price volatility associated with international energy market disruptions and conflict in the Middle East. Finance Mini...