Containers at the Mombasa Port, Kenya on March 6, 2024. The E-Petroleum Accreditation Permit fee on petroleum exports to Juba has led several stakeholders to argue that the levy is illegal and contributes to South Sudan's struggling economy.
South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has suspended a controversial levy imposed on petroleum products destined for Juba from Kenya, barely seven months after the start of its enforcement, after complaints from businesses and NGOs.
The implementation of the E-petroleum Accreditation Permit fee on petroleum exports to Juba, which started in March this year, sparked an outcry from multiple stakeholders, including truckers, fuel importers and international aid organisations, arguing that the levy is not only illegal but also adds to the financial burden on an already struggling South Sudanese economy.
