South African consumers faced multiple financial pressures in 2025 as changes to the fuel levy and an increase in electricity tariffs took effect, putting additional strain on households already grappling with a high cost of living.
Motorists feel the pinch over fuel levy hikeAfter three years without changes, the fuel levy increased on 4 June.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced, in his third budget speech on 21 May, a 16-cent-per-litre hike for petrol and 15 cents for diesel.
