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FILE | Taxis at a rank
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has called on government to urgently provide clarity on fuel price increases and to work with the industry to find relief measures.
The council says reports of fuel shortages, limitations on refuelling and the unavailability of diesel are placing significant strain on taxi operators across the country.
Petrol is expected to increase by more than R5 per litre, while diesel could rise by nearly R10 per litre.
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SANTACO spokesperson Mmatshikhidi Phala says the organisation is acting with urgency to avert panic, which has already begun to affect daily operations.
“The increases in diesel in particular are even more concerning because it appears fuel stations are overpricing it thereby taking advantage of its lessened regulation in comparison to petrol, thereby overpricing how much a litre should cost. The president of the council has said that the council is acting with urgency to stabilise the situation and protect both operators and commuters,” says Phala.
SANTACO cautions of urgent Action Needed to Protect Commuters Amid Fuel Price Uncertainty. pic.twitter.com/BoxyfLyHsz
— SANTACO (@SA_Taxis) March 30, 2026
