# Build One South Africa welcomes the ten-billion-rand fuel relief announced in the medium-term budget, following repeated calls for the government to help consumers facing rising costs. The fuel levy will be reduced by three-rand per litre for diesel and one-rand-50-cents for petrol from 4 November, with reduced relief continuing into January. BOSA leader However, Mmusi Maimane is concerned the economic growth forecast has been lowered to 1.2-percent, calling for lasting economic reforms, affordable fuel prices and greater accountability for public spending.
BUDGET: BOSA welcomes R10-billion fuel relief in mid-term budget