South African motorists will face record petrol prices from the start of October, and prospects for further relief appear slim. According to IOL, the latest warning from the Finance Minister indicates that renewed fuel tax cuts are unlikely, dampening hopes that government will intervene to cushion consumers from rising costs at the pump. The anticipated increases follow earlier tax relief measures introduced to soften the impact of high fuel prices on households and businesses.
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