AA urges govt to tackle soaring fuel prices

Enoch Godongwana's invited South Africans to share their suggestions on government spending ahead of his inaugural Budget Speech next Wednesday. 

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The AA's Layton Beard says taxes charged on petroleum products have climbed to a combined R6.11 for every litre of petrol and diesel sold in the country. 

He says there's a desperate need for government to reduce fuel costs. 

"Our country faces enormous and complex economic challenges. High fuel prices are adding to these challenges and instead of accepting the current model, we must seek solutions that benefit consumers, not place them in more financial distress. 

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"One immediate solution for us, for instance, is to review the funding of the poorly managed Road Accident Fund (RAF). 

"Our reliance on the RAF is a direct result of South Africa’s poor road safety and that’s where more attention needs to be given for a long-term solution."