The story: Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has confirmed the government is deliberating on how best to ease the burden on citizens as fuel hikes loom.

In quotes: “Whether the government will intervene again and ensure that fuel prices remain reasonable as it’s a matter that affects the entire country is receiving special consideration because it affects our economy very strongly,” said Gungubele.

The context: Fuel prices are set to increase by between R2.27 and R2.36/litre for petrol from 1 June.

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Govt mulls extending fuel levy intervention as major fuel hikes loom – Gungubele | News24