SA hit by a diesel shortage

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The opening of the economy has resulted in a more rapid recovery than expected, leading to dramatic increase in demand for diesel.

The opening of the economy has resulted in a more rapid recovery than expected, leading to dramatic increase in demand for dieselMore than half of SA's refining capacity was shut amid the lockdown, due to curbed demand.The SA Petroleum Industry Association has stated that there is currently inadequate stock of diesel in the country.

“Stock rationing is being implemented to manage demand and to preserve stock. Unplanned shutdowns were a contributing factor which led to this and the shortage. It is likely to continue until the end of May.”

 

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GUNFRIENDLY_SA And they use a stock image of petrol being dispensed....

Wow , lowest price in the 2 months of lockdown , huge price hike when lockdown is lifted ! Coincidence? Surely not

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