Last week, Tourism Update asked whether suppliers were introducing fuel levies in response to rising oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Nearly half of respondents (47%) said it was still too early to tell whether fuel levies would be introduced, reflecting continued uncertainty across the value chain as operators assess the impact of higher fuel costs.
Just over a quarter (25%) reported that some suppliers had already begun introducing fuel levies, while 19% said most suppliers were absorbing the additional costs for now, particularly where 2026 rates are already contracted.
A smaller share of respondents (9%) indicated that suppliers were increasing rates rather than adding separate fuel levies.
Predictions for 2027 rates
Southern and East Africa’s safari lodges are expected to begin releasing their 2027 rates in the coming weeks. After several years of strong price growth, and with rising fuel costs adding some uncertainty to the outlook, the industry will be watching closely to see how rates are positioned.
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