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The impact of fuel price increases on your insurance

April 09 2026 By Reliance Insurance Brokers

  The recent fuel price hikes in South Africa are not only having a financial impact at the pumps but also an insurance impact, with potentially far-reaching consequences for consumers and businesses. Owning and running a vehicle is expensive: aside from insurance and fuel costs, there are licence fees and ongoing maintenance costs. Even a small increase in the price of petrol and diesel pushes these overheads up considerably, even more so for b...