TELITA SNYCKERS: While the country goes up in smoke, let’s not forget dirty diesel
As it turns out, there are some very big question marks over what’s been happening at Sars in its fight against illicit fuel
While the recent focus on illicit cigarettes was, and continues to be, important, as the country goes up in veritable smoke, let’s not forget about some of the other little foxes in the vineyard.
Illicit fuel is a scourge the world over, and it isn’t just a smuggling game. There has historically also been another way to cheat: the price difference between diesel fuel and paraffin has led to retailers mixing paraffin with diesel, or simply selling paraffin as diesel. It doesn’t just constitute tax evasion, it’s also terrible for engines. As a result, years ago the SA Revenue Service (Sars) announced it would start testing for paraffin spiking in underground tanks, transport tankers and the odd truck...
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