Will the fuel levy cuts stop a petrol price increase in April.

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By Samantha Allen

Published: March 31, 2022 | 4:31 PM

The cavalry has arrived, and government intervention announced on Thursday afternoon should help ease the nightmares we’ve been having about the predicted April petrol price increase. Cost were set to soar by R2-R3 per litre next month, but a reduction in the general fuel levy has brought that right down.

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Earlier in the week, we used three forecasts from individual fuel specialists, weighing up their predictions for the month ahead. On average, petrol prices were set to skyrocket by an estimated R2.11. However, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that R1.50 would be knocked off the GFL.

This intervention is only temporary, and will remain in place for April and May 2022. The intervention is across all fuels, meaning that R1.50 will also be shaved off our diesel prices for the next two months.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the general fuel levy will be reduced by R1,50 in April and May. This reduces the average levy on petrol from R3,85 per liter to R2,35 per liter and from R3,70 to R2,20 for diesel. This should help mitigate fuel prices in April.

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Although this move has been welcomed by many, there are still those who say government hasn’t gone far enough. That’s because the petrol price is still on course to increase in April – albeit at a smaller rate.

The R1.50 levy relief doesn’t cover the massive increments predicted by industry experts. Petrol is still slated to rise by more than 60 cents per litre, and the diesel price still faces a hike of R1.60 per litre.

Now, this data is subject to change. And if there’s a wild swing in the late-month figures, costs could tumble even further. But bodies like the Central Energy Fund and AA South Africa still say our fuel costs are heading for another record-breaking high. Here’s how the adjusted petrol price forecast for April 2022 looks now:

Source	Adjusted forecast petrol price increase for April 2022	Adjusted forecast diesel price increase for April 2022	Adjusted forecast petrol price for April 2022 (p/l)	Adjusted forecast diesel price for April 2022 (p/l)
AA South Africa	+R0.65	+R1.58	R22.25 inland R21.53 coastal	R21.06 inland R20.45 coastal
East Cape Fuel	+R0.76	+R1.75	R22.36 inland R21.64 coastal	R21.23 inland R20.62 coastal
Central Energy Fund	+R0.43	+R1.57	R22.03 inland R21.31 coastal	R21.05 inland R20.44 coastal
Combined average forecast	+R0.61	+R1.63	R22.21 inland R21.49 coastal	R21.11 inland R20.50 coastal

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.