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MISA is concerned about another fuel price hike as a result of the conflict in Iran

Mar 10, 2026 MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, fuel price increase, Martlé Keyter,


MISA is concerned about another fuel price hike as a result of the conflict in Iran

 

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is deeply concerned about the possibility of another fuel price increase as a result of the conflict in Iran. As the largest union in the motor industry, we know that higher fuel costs are always passed directly onto   consumers and workers, driving up the overall cost of living. Transport remains one of the biggest monthly expenses for workers and any increase in fuel prices pushes households further into financial hardship.

 

MISA has consistently raised concerns about Government’s failure to review the country’s fuel pricing methodology, despite promises made in previous budgets. Without a transparent and credible system, workers and consumers are left vulnerable to repeated increases with little accountability. The lack of reform means that every increase compounds the challenges faced by ordinary South Africans, who are already struggling with high unemployment, rising food prices and the daily costs of transport.

 

Fuel price increases also have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the motor industry. Dealerships and workshops rely on affordable transport to deliver services, parts and vehicles. When fuel costs rise, these businesses face higher operating expenses, which can lead to reduced profitability and threaten jobs. MISA believes that protecting workers must be a priority in any discussion about fuel pricing.

 

“Workers already spend a disproportionate share of their income on public transport. Each fuel price increase erodes their ability to provide for their families and undermines their quality of life. MISA cannot support a system where workers are asked to carry the burden of rising costs without meaningful reform or accountability. We will continue to defend the interests of our members and call for urgent action to stabilize fuel pricing and protect South Africa’s workforce,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.

 

MISA urges Government to prioritize affordability and transparency in fuel pricing, and to ensure that workers are not left to shoulder the consequences of policy failures.

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