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As the oil price edges higher, it can only point to another fuel price increase for South Africa in May. Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, said another increase in fuel prices should put the country on red alert. “Even though the expected hikes have moderated from earlier in April, the reality is that consumers
South Africa’s inflation battle has entered a more dangerous phase, with the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) making it clear that it will not budge from its 3% target – even as a fresh global oil shock threatens to push prices higher and squeeze already strained households. This resolve comes as the Sarb’s latest Monetary
South African consumers are facing a financial storm as the effects of the United States (US) and Iran conflict effects start to trickle through to our shores. What is alarming is that despite government’s efforts to try and help cushion South Africans from hefty fuel price increases by staying the fuel price levy for April,
A recent Debt Rescue consumer survey conducted in April 2026 found that 9 out of 10 South Africans are under serious financial strain. With electricity tariffs going up by 8.76% for Eskom customers in April 2026 and fuel prices climbing, the cost of everyday goods is rising too. The survey found that 75% of respondents
The latest Debt Rescue consumer survey has revealed that South African consumers are on the brink of a financial crisis. The survey was conducted amidst the April 2026 fuel and electricity price hikes, which revealed the impact of the latest price surges and how it has added financial pressure to consumers in the country. 9 out of
Labour analysts have warned rising diesel prices could potentially trigger load-shedding and worsen service delivery in the workplace. Higher fuel costs are expected to strain Eskom’s diesel-reliant open cycle gas turbines. Debt Rescue’s Neil Roets cautions without intervention, higher stages of load-shedding may return. Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott told IOL fuel shortages and long
South African consumers are about to head into a financial storm as a direct result from the war between the United States (US) and Iran. While currently in a ceasefire, the peace talks between the two nations kicked off with a rocky start, with both countries declaring the talks had collapsed and then as days
Debt experts have raised concerns that escalating fuel prices, food costs and inflation are placing severe financial strain on South African consumers, forcing many to rely increasingly on credit to make ends meet. Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, on Wednesday said the pressure facing households has become widespread and more intense, affecting multiple areas
The South African economy was given a little reprieve from the tensions in the Middle East this past week after US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a two-week long ceasefire with Iran. The conflict between the countries had sent global markets into a tailspin since it began, with the crucial shipping lane, the Strait
It has been a tough start to the month for consumers as the fuel hike was implemented from Wednesday 1 April, as well as an average electricity tariff increase of 8,76% for Eskom customers. Government is scrambling to secure fuel supply for the country for the upcoming months, with reports coming in that South Africa
