Big shift for petrol stations in South Africa

• South Africans are buying less fuel but more convenience store items at petrol stations, according to Statistics South Africa.
• The trend is attributed to soaring fuel prices, which have led to motorists cutting back on travel costs and shifting their daily shopping habits to petrol stations.
• Petrol stations in South Africa are rapidly expanding their services to include non-fuel offerings, with many becoming grocery stores and convenience hubs.