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South African motorists face sharp September fuel increases, with diesel rising by up to R3.15 a litre and petrol increasing by R1.34.
FUEL CRISIS

Fuel prices rise sharply as South African motorists face higher September costs

South African motorists face sharp September fuel increases, with diesel rising by up to R3.15 a litre and petrol increasing by R1.34.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Smartfill says its refill stations, now being piloted at Shoprite and Pick n Pay, could offer cash-strapped consumers a way to buy smaller quantities of household products. The company says its transaction data shows affordability is increasingly driving demand for refill options.
CONSUMER COMMISSION

Refill shopping gains ground as consumers look for ways to stretch household budgets

Smartfill says its refill stations, now being piloted at Shoprite and Pick n Pay, could offer cash-strapped consumers a way to buy smaller quantities of household products. The…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
With household finances under pressure, South African consumers are increasingly using AI to research products, compare prices and assess whether brands are delivering genuine value.
AI

South African shoppers using AI to get more value

Amid rising living costs, South African consumers are turning to AI to make smarter shopping decisions, but are brands keeping up with their expectations?

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
The South African economy has experienced a turbulent week, with Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) showing a decline for the first time since February. While this may signal positivity, consumers face mounting pressures from rising fuel prices and significant debt burdens.
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Sunday Review: Mixed signals in South Africa's economy

The South African economy has experienced a turbulent week.

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read