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Road User Charge

Fuel Levy

Fuel levy is a road user charge paid by fuel importers in terms of Section 22 of the Roads Act [Chapter 13:18].

1. Fee Schedule

In terms of SI 168 of 2008, subsection 3, the Fuel Levy for both Diesel and Petrol is pegged at:

Fuel Type Rate (USD/Litre) Legislation
Diesel USD 0.02 / L SI 168 of 2008
Petrol USD 0.02 / L SI 168 of 2008

2. How Payments Are Made

Pipeline Importations

The National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) collects fuel levy on behalf of ZINARA for fuel imports by pipeline.

Road or Rail Importations

Fuel levy is paid directly to ZINARA. Clients will then be issued with a supporting letter by the Ministry of Energy and finalise visit the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for an Import Permit.

3. Governing Legislation

  • Roads Act [Chapter 13:18]
  • SI 168 of 2008 — The Road (Fuel Levy) Notice, 2008
Key Stakeholders
  • ZERA
    Licenses and regulates the fuel industry
  • ZINARA
    Collects fuel levy into the Road Fund which is disbursed to Road Authorities
  • Ministry of Energy
    Regulates the energy sector and issues a supporting letter required for road importations
  • Ministry of Industry & Commerce
    Issues the licence to import goods / import permits
  • ZIMRA
    Enforces compliance with customs legislation
Fuel Levy Enquiries

Contact ZINARA's Finance Division for enquiries regarding Fuel Levy payments and compliance.