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NWU professor says SA can tackle fuel shock without losing fiscal credibility [SOUND]

# North-West University professor Raymond Parsons says South Africa can manage the global fuel price shock without losing fiscal credibility. He argues targeted relief measures, supported by higher-than-expected revenue and spending reviews, can cushion households while keeping public finances stable. Parsons warns global oil volatility will continue to pressure fuel prices, but says careful policy trade-offs can maintain investor confidence and limit inflationary impacts on the economy:

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