South Africans cut spending on fuel

South Africans spent 35 per cent less on fuel in April compared to March 2026.

This is according to data released by Discovery Insure, which can track its clients' fuel spending and other motor-related issues.

The insurer attributed the massive decrease in spend to the higher fuel costs, which saw petrol prices rise by three rand, six cents a litre and diesel by five rand, twenty-seven cents a litre.

This was despite relief provided by the National Treasury through cutting the general fuel levy by over R3 a litre for both fuels.

On top of this, Discovery Insure also saw a decline in the number of trips taken during the month.

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