Respite for consumers as fuel prices drop

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

The recent decrease in the prices of fuel will provide relief to consumers’ disposable incomes, which have been under pressure, according to experts.

Economic analyst at Motswedi Securities, Garry Juma said the fuel price reduction is an early Christmas for all the consumers.

“It will certainly relieve some pressure, especially from those businesses that have high fuel bills, such as in the transport sector etc,” he said.

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Respite for consumers as fuel prices drop

The recent decrease in the prices of fuel will provide relief to consumers’ disposable incomes, which have been under pressure, according to experts.

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