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SARS diesel refund rate and scheme notices — starter briefing

Meridian’s weekly SARS Diesel & Customs Alert is live. This starter briefing summarises recent official SARS notices on the move to a 100% diesel refund rate for qualifying on-land primary-sector users, with a direct link to each SARS page.

Generated 2026-07-20 19:30 UTC · Organisation briefing by Meridian Compliance & Advisory

Excise: diesel refund claims increase from 80% to 100%

SARS confirms legislation effective 1 April 2026 increasing the allowable diesel consumption percentage for on-land primary-sector diesel refund claims from 80% to 100%.

• Who it affects: Qualifying South African mining, farming, forestry and other on-land diesel refund claimants.
• Suggested action: Read the official SARS update and confirm how the change affects your claim periods, eligible litres and records.

Official SARS source

Read the official update on SARS.gov.za →

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

Adjustment for farming, forestry and mining on-land users

SARS explains timing for the 100% rate, including how the change reflects on VAT returns from the May 2026 submission month for April 2026 diesel use.

• Who it affects: On-land primary-sector claimants in farming, forestry and mining.
• Suggested action: Check the stakeholder letter and align claim timing and record packs with the new rate.

Official SARS source

Read the official update on SARS.gov.za →

Adjustment to Diesel Refund for Onland Users in Farming, Forestry, and Mining Sectors

Diesel Refund Scheme hub — modernisation and policy links

The official Diesel Refund Scheme page remains the hub for modernisation notices, registration timing and policy documents as SARS continues system updates.

• Who it affects: All diesel refund claimants and registered sellers monitoring scheme changes.
• Suggested action: Bookmark the scheme page and review any modernisation or registration notices before changing claim processes.

Official SARS source

Read the official update on SARS.gov.za →

Diesel Refund Scheme (rebate item 670.04)