Apr 07, 2026 MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, Martlé Keyter, illuminating paraffin,
MISA calls for comprehensive relief on the paraffin price
MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, demands that Government step up to bring relief on the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin, which has risen by R11.67 per litre.
“Winter is around the corner. Paraffin is the primary source of energy for millions of South Africans who use it for cooking, heating and lighting. It is a basic necessity for the poorest of the poor. The doubling of its price threatens to deepen energy poverty, exacerbate food insecurity and strip vulnerable households of their dignity. Families already struggling to survive will be forced into harsher conditions, with limited alternatives available to them,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.
Whilst MISA welcomes the temporary R3 reduction in the fuel levy announced by government for April, the Union is concerned about the likelihood of the conflict continuing beyond May. MISA calls on Government to implement a broader relief package that prioritises affordability and access for all South Africans. Practical measures could include targeted subsidies for paraffin to protect low income households, price stabilisation mechanisms to prevent extreme fluctuations, investment in alternative energy solutions for vulnerable communities and to extended fuel levy reductions beyond May.
“The price hikes created a global humanitarian crisis. Our Government must act decisively to shield the poorest households from the devastating impact of unaffordable energy. MISA reaffirms its commitment to advocating for fair and just policies that protect workers, families and the most vulnerable members of society,” says Keyter.
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