As part of its temporary relief package aimed at alleviating the effects of fuel costs rises in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, the Government is reducing the cost of Road User Charges (RUCs) by 36%.
The reduced rates come into effect from April 21 and will be in force until July 21. They have been calculated to offer savings equivalent to the fuel excise duty cut of 25 cents per litre already announced for petrol.
Anyone buying an RUC licence in the period will get it at the discount rate. Those who already have existing mileage paid for at the current rate can purchase a new licence from April 21 and any unused distance will be automatically credited, says Waka Kota...