# The National Agricultural Marketing Council has warned that fuel levy increases will strain South Africa’s agriculture sector. The council says that fuel makes up 13-percent of input costs, and the hike will raise production, transport, and food prices. It says that despite a diesel rebate scheme, smallholder farmers and rural workers may struggle most. The council calls for expanded rebates, better infrastructure, and alternative energy investment to ease the pressure.
National Agricultural Marketing Council warns fuel levy hike set to hurt agriculture sector