May 31, 2023
We hope this newsletter finds you well. Today, we want to take a moment to analyze the current market trends and future forecasts in the fuel industry, focusing on factors that influence supply and demand, geopolitical developments, and emerging technologies that...
May 4, 2023
South Africa’s Power Grid Remains Vulnerable: Government’s Plans to Avoid Stage 11 Load-Shedding South Africa’s power grid is at risk of experiencing stage 11 load-shedding this winter if Eskom’s coal fleet’s capacity factor remains at...
Mar 10, 2023
Dear Reader… The fuel industry is going through big changes as we head towards a society focused on reduced carbon emissions. At the same time, unstable fuel prices are causing waves in the local economy, drastically affecting the ordinary citizen’s disposable...
Feb 9, 2023
Dear Reader As we enter the new year, we look back at how much the fuel sector has had to survive and what lies ahead for 2023. Fuel plays a critical role in SA’s (and the world’s) economy, so it is vital that we keep a close eye on its movements and effects on...
Dec 13, 2022
Dear Reader The year 2022 has been one for the history books with its many events that affected our daily living experiences (and expenses). As the year draws to a close, many South Africans wonder if there is a glimmer of hope amidst the rising costs. Here are some...
Nov 8, 2022
Dear Reader Thanks to a unique combination of the pandemic and a series of sociopolitical events ‒ both domestic and international ‒ times are tough. Fuel prices remain high, electricity is intermittent at best, and every sector is suffering as a result. Keep reading...
Oct 11, 2022
Dear Reader Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has started to wind down, the conflict in Ukraine and various other inflationary pressures around the globe continue to put pressure on the markets. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most pressing...
Aug 30, 2022
We have seen so many impactful shifts in recent months, from price hikes and the subsequent cost influxes to major changes in spending attitudes. Fuel is an extremely sensitive issue at the moment due to the heavy hits the pricing has been delivering to the economy...
Jul 28, 2022
What Does Natref’s Force Majeure Mean For SA? After Sasol’s Natref crude oil refinery temporarily halted operations amid oil supply delays in July, leaving all of South Africa’s domestic refining capacity offline, fears arose that the country might face a fuel...
Jun 24, 2022
Helping You Stay Up-To-Date With The Issues Affecting The Fuel Industry Fuel prices are at an all-time high, which is causing considerable economic damage to the country. It is within this context that we explore how to save on fuel costs by buying bulk and how to...
