# A development economist from ESG Analytics, Sifiso Skenjana is calling for urgent reform of South Africa’s fuel price structure, warning that the current system places a heavy burden on consumers. He says taxes, levies, and distribution costs make up a large share of fuel prices, worsening the impact of global oil volatility. He argues that temporary relief measures are not enough and long-term structural changes are needed to stabilise prices, protect households, and improve transparency in how fuel costs are determined.
Economist calls for reform of fuel pricing system amid oil price volatility