The organisations says the request stems from its concerns over the increasing price of petrol, and says it wants clarity on predictions of further fuel price hikes, as they affect its members.
Misa spokesperson Sonja Carstens says, “predictions are that the price might skyrocket to R40 per litre. The latest data of the central energy fund indicates that the predicted fuel price increase might be between R2.10 cents, and R2.30 cents in April And we’re now only in the middle of March. Further price hikes will have a devastating impact on our 53 000 members, who are dependent on motor vehicle and components sales, vehicle services, and repair work for their income.”
Motor Industry Staff Association asks for inclusion in the fuel pricing methodology in South Africa
Meanwhile, People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (PAPPI) says it will begin picket demonstrations next week against the possible upcoming fuel hikes.
The Central Energy Fund says consumers could be slapped with hefty petrol and diesel price increases next month.
The fuel prices are determined by international oil rates and the dollar-rand value.
PAPPI’s National Convenor Visvin Reddy says, “We, as PAPPI, will be embarking upon a series of protests and picket demonstrations, commencing next week.”
South Africans find the ‘light side’ of ever-increasing fuel prices:
