Say goodbye to petrol stations as you know them in South Africa
South Africa’s forecourt industry is set for a massive change, as motorists decreasingly use petrol and diesel.
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South Africa’s forecourt industry is set for a massive change, as motorists decreasingly use petrol and diesel.
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South Africa’s forecourt sector is facing pressure as declining fuel demand, rising costs, and intensifying competition reshape the industry. Insights from the latest Forecourt Retail Report 2025/2026, presented at a Nedbank-hosted media briefing, highlight how convenience retail is fast emerging as the sector’s primary growth engine. The session began with an economic overview by Nedbank Economist,…
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