The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (SA) has joined others in expressing concern about the affordability of fuel in the coming months. Motorists have been urged to avoid panic buying ahead of April’s price changes, as this could place unnecessary pressure on the supply system.
Chief Executive at Fuel Industry Association of SA, Avhapfani Tshifularo, says fuel supply remains stable despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
However, Tshifularo raised concerns about the conflict continuing and implications for affordability of fuel within the country and globally.
“Yes indeed, that’s our major concern, just to look at where the prices were some three weeks ago and compare today. That is a area of serious concern because if the motorist cannot afford, it means that even ourselves cannot get the price that we are asking, it has got implications on like our affordability at the international market, prices as well. So, we are very concerned about the affordability because it will cause destruction in the economy itself.”
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