Only R621.50 of every R1,000 you spend filling your tank in South Africa is for petrol

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Only R621.50 of every R1,000 you spend filling your tank in South Africa is for petrol

R378.51 of every R1,000 spent on petrol goes to taxes and other fees, not the fuel itself.

 

[FiestaST]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2109137568692363315

 

[lord-of-war]

At least it is one of a few taxes taxi companies are paying, increase it and reduce personal income tax.

 

[Gordon_R]

I am amused by the degree of precision in the headline! It doesn't make me feel any better though:

Only R621.50 of every R1,000

 

[biena]

At least it is one of a few taxes taxi companies are paying, increase it and reduce personal income tax.

Not for long

Taxi Industry Calls for Subsidy Reform Amid Fuel Price Surge - Voice of the Cape

Soaring fuel prices are forcing the taxi industry to demand urgent subsidy reform as transport costs threaten to rise, putting pressure on commuters. Petrol is predicted to increase by R5 per litre, while diesel is expected to rise by more than R9 per litre, placing significant pressure on the...

vocfm.co.za

 

[r00igev@@r]

The cadres need to eat.

They want the same for Elon's satellites.

 

[wingnut771]

How much of those taxes go towards road related things?

 

[wingnut771]

It could be worse I guess:

 

[vigras rojara]

It could be worse I guess:
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Quite right.

When I got home the other day after filling my car I tried to blame the cANCer from the stupid price, but even after turning around three times in front of the mirror while chanting "Afriforum Afriforum Afriforum", I still couldn't find a way.

I will try harder.

 

[WoodWhisperer]

How much of those taxes go towards road related things?

Quite a lot, if with ‘road related’ you include luxury cars…

 

[wingnut771]

Quite right.

When I got home the other day after filling my car I tried to blame the cANCer from the stupid price, but even after turning around three times in front of the mirror while chanting "Afriforum Afriforum Afriforum", I still couldn't find a way.

I will try harder.

Why no EV?

 

[Vorastra]

It could be worse I guess:
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The people crying that the levy must be reduced seem to not realise that shortfall needs to be made up somewhere else.

 

[Vorastra]

Why no EV?
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Finest Nissan Shítbox.

 

[vigras rojara]

Why no EV?
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I've got an extension cord with a longer range than that POS.

 

[wingnut771]

Finest Nissan Shítbox.

How about a BMW?

 

[wingnut771]

I've got an extension cord with a longer range than that POS.

How much range you need?

 

[vigras rojara]

How about a BMW?
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I wouldn't be able to charge at home, so any EV is a no for me. Plus I really don't like the idea, still a bit too fond of the ICE. Maybe In a few years time...

 

[wingnut771]

I wouldn't be able to charge at home, so any EV is a no for me. Plus I really don't like the idea, still a bit too fond of the ICE. Maybe In a few years time...

Thought you had a long extension cord?

 

[Vorastra]

I wouldn't be able to charge at home,

50 man bang bus room share dweller confirmed.

 

[vigras rojara]

50 man bang bus room share dweller confirmed.

Yeah, caught me out. I'm a small boat migrant living in a hotel...

Actually, I have off street parking, but not right outside my door.

The UK is built like that.