Facebook Question

“Starting on Wednesday 1 June 2022, the petrol price could cost almost R25 a litre after the sharpest increase in South Africa’s history. Economists say it will affect not only direct transport costs, but the overall cost of living. What changes will you be making to your household budget to accommodate this unprecedented hike?”

Gabrielle Serfontein said: “R8.50 increase per litre in the last year. It’s time to protest this blatant thievery.”

Gerald AndWandaLoxton said: “Will have

Tracey Wild said: “I guess it's time to stop eating - that's about all I've got left! No water, no electricity, now no fuel. Welcome to the new South Africa!”

Mzwandile Pikoli said: “Eish .... that's pricking to us as poor people and we cannot run away from anything except to nod and buy whatever price is going to be . I hope politicians will scrutinise this problem. It will hit us severely. Oh God be with us and our children in this cruel world.”

Quintus Strydom said: “There are no more changes to budgets that can be made. You can only cut back so much and that’s the reality.”

Sheryll Harding said: “I feel so very sorry for the very poor in this country. This will cause food prices to rocket even more… Shocking!”

Nick Louw said: “IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE PETROL PRICE!!!”

Sonja Norden said: “Apparently [company name] is the leader in petrol hikes so noone should buy from [company name]. That's what we will do to try impact change. If everybody does the same then we at least trying to voice our opinion.”