Petrol price slate levy changes for South Africa are coming

• The proposed change will allow importers and wholesalers to retain part of the slate levy collected from consumers when global prices fluctuate, rather than paying it to the CEF.
• The changes come in the context of the surge of oil prices in 2026, following the United States' war in Iran, which led to fuel price surges worldwide.
• The proposed rule change aims to reduce administrative burdens and long waits for reimbursement during times of severe deficits, but will be subject to further review and implementation by the Minister.