People Against Petrol and Paraffin Increases (PAPPI) has staged rallies across the country in response to the impending increase in gasoline prices, which they refer to as the “switch-off” campaign.
In June, it is expected that petrol prices will rise by at least R3 per litre, and it is yet uncertain if the government will continue the R1.50 petrol levy exemption that was factored in last month to help alleviate the increasing gas prices.
The new gasoline price is set to go into effect at 12 a.m. on Tuesday.
South Africa faces major fuel price increase in June:
However, a final price has yet to be released by authorities.
PAPPI chairperson Visvin Reddy says the hike will not only affect motorists.
“On Wednesday, government will increase fuel prices by over R3 per litre. That will be the highest increase in recorded history. It will bring our fuel prices to extremely unaffordable prices, and this is catastrophic not only for motorists, but all South Africans.”
“Because as the fuel prices increase, so will the cost of living for everybody, and the hardest hit will be the poorest of the poor,” explains Reddy.
Below is the full interview with Visvin Reddy: