According to Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, 95 unleaded petrol has risen
from around R20 a liter in March to more than R30 a liter.
A 45-liter tank that cost just over R900 in March now costs more than
R1,350, representing a substantial increase for households that rely on
private vehicles for everyday travel. “We at Debt Rescue are deeply
concerned about the speed and scale of the latest fuel price increases,
because the impact on consumers extends far beyond what motorists pay
at the pump,” Roets said.
He said fuel and transport were largely non-discretionary expenses,
meaning consumers still need to travel to work, take children to school and
meet everyday responsibilities regardless of how much fuel costs.
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