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3 ways to save petrol in South Africa – including the ‘rule of eights’

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Data from the Central Energy Fund shows that South African motorists can expect more pain at the pumps next week.

March is expected to see fuel prices increase yet again, but there are certain ways to limit the pain.The hike in March is expected to bring petrol prices back over R24.00 per litre and reverse much of the relief seen since November 2023.

The weaker rand also played a role in the high under-recovery, training at over R19.00 to the dollar for much of February. With the increase in fuel prices, Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, has given some tips for limiting the risk of increasing prices.This means that those who normally get 8l/100 km see their efficiency reduced by approximately 0.64l/100km every 8km/h driven over 80km/h.

The faster one drives, the greater the resistance. The engine works exponentially harder after 95km/h and consumption begins to increase significantly.Dangerous driving, such as rapidly switching between lanes, harsh braking and acceleration, leads to wasted fuel.

 

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