
Motorists buy less fuel per visit as rising prices squeeze household budgets
Fuel purchases among Discovery Insure clients fell 33% in October, but commuting has held steady as rising prices put pressure on household budgets.

Fuel purchases among Discovery Insure clients fell 33% in October, but commuting has held steady as rising prices put pressure on household budgets.

Signs of recovery are emerging across the economy, yet questions remain about whether the momentum can survive global uncertainty.

Inflation has already erased recent gains, and higher fuel costs risk deepening the squeeze on household budgets.

A Middle East-driven energy surge is reshaping inflation, interest rate expectations, and portfolio positioning, with direct implications for South Africa.