Despite assurances from South Africa's leading fuel suppliers that the refinery strikes would not result in fuel shortages, many petrol stations are beginning to feel the effects.
Several fuel stations in Gauteng, Johannesburg and Pretoria are either shut or running low following the strike involving 15,000 workers which began on Thursday.
Clement Chitja, head of collective bargaining at Ceppwawu, said workers wanted a 9% increase, but employers were offering 7% for 2016. Chitija said before the strike it could take about three days for petrol stations to run dry, and his prediction was accurate.
However, petrol stations in and around Durban have seen little impact from the strike, with stations able to receive further supplies.
Share this:
