🇿🇦 South Africa 4h ago · Alicia Naidoo

Cutting back? South Africans slash fuel spending by 35%

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Cutting back? South Africans slash fuel spending by 35%
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South African motorists cut back on the use of fuel in April following the steep increases in fuel prices that have continued into May.



As per data from Discovery Insure, based on fuel consumption and driving patterns from over 200 000 consumers, it seems there has been a 35% drop in fuel spending.



Reducing unnecessary trips



The data shows that motorists quickly reacted in the hike in fuel prices by reducing unnecessary trips, possibly combining or carpooling and changing the way they

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