South Africans could face another sharp increase in fuel prices, with COSATU calling on Parliament to urgently approve a R10 billion special appropriation for fuel price relief.

The National Briefing · Oct 2, 2026 · 7m

South Africans could face another sharp increase in fuel prices, with COSATU calling on Parliament to urgently approve a R10 billion special appropriation for fuel price relief. The federation says the funds should be channelled through the Central Energy Fund’s Equalisation Fund to cushion workers, commuters and the broader economy from international oil price volatility.

Guest: Matthew Parks - Parliamentary Coordinator at COSATU