Excise – Increase in diesel refund claims from 80% to 100%

20 April 2026 – A new Excise legislation, related to diesel refund claims under rebate item 670.04 of Schedule 6 to the Customs and Excise Act, Act No. 91 of 1964, came into effect on 01 April 2026. This legislation increases the allowable diesel consumption percentage for diesel refund claims for on-land primary sector beneficiaries from 80% to 100%. As a result, the eligible litres calculation has been updated in the system and on the policy document.

• SE-DSL-02 – Manage Diesel Refund Calculation – External Policy