https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/390.html South Africa Fuel & Energy news 15 Fuel & Energy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/390.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:04:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-energy-day-why-south-africas-roads-should-run-on-sunshine-070195a For decades, South Africa’s energy debate has centred on how to divide a limited supply of electricity among households, businesses and industries. But as we mark World Energy Day, it is time to ask: how can we generate more energy, more sustainably, without straining the national grid? The answer may be shining above us. 1-272777 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/central-energy-fund-gets-r10bn-for-fuel-levy-relief-in-south-africa-303428a In his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced that the government will allocate R10 bn to the Central Energy Fund (CEF) to provide much-needed relief at the pumps for South Africans. As a result, the government will reduce the general fuel levy by R3 per litre for diesel and R1.50 per litre for petrol. 1-272773 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-levy-relief-as-sa-tackles-growth-barriers-747842a The 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) brings welcome relief for consumers through temporary fuel-levy reductions for November and December, as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable public finances, with the budget deficit projected to narrow and the primary surplus to rise over the medium term. 1-272752 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-costs-pushing-sa-car-buyers-to-rethink-brand-loyalty-525920a Fuel efficiency is becoming a major consideration for South African car buyers as rising petrol and diesel prices put pressure on household budgets, according to the 2026 South African Customer Experience Report. 1-272656 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/charge-urges-ev-tax-reform-and-renewable-charging-investment-181536a Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) is calling for changes to electric vehicle (EV) taxation and funding for renewable charging infrastructure ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 21 October, arguing that vehicle affordability and charging access are key to expanding electric mobility in South Africa. 1-272638 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-launches-national-electric-vehicle-association-181046a South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) sector has established a national industry association aimed at representing its interests in policy and regulatory discussions, alongside a partnership with Norway’s electric vehicle association to draw on its experience of EV adoption. 1-272498 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-urged-to-rethink-household-costs-as-easy-savings-dry-up-858743a South African households are running out of easy expenses to cut as rising borrowing costs and soaring fuel prices put mounting pressure on already stretched budgets. 1-272469 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aa-calls-for-fuel-tax-cuts-as-november-price-shock-looms-303298a The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has called on National Treasury to cut fuel levies by R3 a litre ahead of November's price adjustment, warning that early projections point to a further petrol increase of up to R4.58 a litre. 1-272463 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/petrol-price-could-rise-by-r5-in-november-suggests-cef-data-181036a South Africans could face a nasty surprise in November, as early Central Energy Fund (CEF) projections indicate petrol prices could rise by nearly R5 per litre. 1-272438 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-in-sa-r10bn-from-govt-could-bring-relief-to-the-pumps-303248a South Africans could soon see relief from rising fuel prices, which reached record levels earlier this week. Parliament’s Select Committee on Appropriations has adopted the Special Appropriation Bill to help stabilise fuel prices. 1-272423 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fuel & Energy South Africa