New fast food franchise planning to take over BP petrol stations in South Africa

• Tasty Gallos is planning to expand into BP petrol stations in South Africa, targeting the second quarter of 2027 for the opening of its first quick-service restaurant (QSR) at a BP forecourt, subject to the finalisation of agreements with participating dealers.
• The partnership comes as fuel station operators increasingly look beyond petrol and diesel sales to sustain their businesses, with motorists facing another increase in fuel prices this month, and South Africans paying more than R9 per litre extra compared with the beginning of the year.
• The move is part of broader changes in South Africa's fuel retail sector, with fuel volumes declining by 6.3% over the preceding year, and fuel sales projected to fall to as little as 20% as retailers diversify their businesses and non-fuel revenue becomes increasingly important.