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Cosatu says the extended fuel levy relief is a positive step forward, but more may be needed [SOUND]

# Union federation Cosatu says government’s extended fuel levy relief for May and June is a positive step forward. This is to cushion consumers from the international oil price spike and the fiscal pressures facing the country. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says more relief may be needed if the Middle East conflict continues. He says they fear that workers, society and the economy will not cope with the planned reduction in fuel levy relief by half in June:

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