Eli Masechaba has 30 years of experience in corporate. And this is the place to hear about her insights; into what’s happening now, and what’s happening next.
Releases, Carryovers, and the Pricing Rule Every Bulk Buyer Needs to Know
The industry operates on a principle that is simple, consistent, and non-negotiable: the price follows…
Why Your Fuel Quote Depends on the Details You Provide
The more precisely you can describe your delivery, the more accurately and quickly we can…
ULP93 vs ULP95 — The Real Difference
Truths
RON and MON are not measured the same way. They are not measuring the same…
The Hidden Science Behind Your Car’s Fuel Gauge
Open the underside of almost any passenger vehicle and you will see that the fuel…
Why Modern Cars Are More Sensitive To Fuel Quality
Your grandfather’s bakkie could run on fuel that would destroy a modern common-rail diesel within…
What Makes Fuel Go Bad?
The assumption that fuel is inert once it’s in a tank is one of the…
Why Filling Up In The Morning Doesn’t Save Fuel
The claim is not entirely fabricated — it’s a plausible-sounding idea rooted in genuine physics.
How South Africa’s Fuel Price Is Actually Built
South Africa prices all its fuel as if it were imported — even the fuel…
Why Fuel Pumps Stop Automatically
The automatic shutoff nozzle is one of those pieces of engineering that disappears entirely into…
What Happens If South Africa Runs Out of Fuel?
South Africa does not produce enough crude oil to fuel itself. It never has.
The Journey of Diesel
Most drivers have never thought about what happens between crude oil in the ground and…
Why Premium Fuel Exists
Premium fuel is one of the most misunderstood products at a South African forecourt.
What Actually Happens Inside a Fuel Tank?
Most people think a fuel tank is a passive container. It isn’t.
Why Do Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Petrol Engines?
A well-maintained modern diesel in appropriate use still outlasts a petrol equivalent.
Why Fuel Costs What It Costs in South Africa
Once you understand the moving parts, fuel prices begin to make a lot more sense.
Your Strategy Is Fine. Your Thinking Is the Problem.
Most struggling businesses do not have a strategy problem.
Not All Diesel Is the Same
In South Africa today, there are several distinct types of diesel in commercial circulation.
What Happens When You Put the Wrong Fuel In Your Engine
Every year, thousands of drivers make a critical mistake at the pump.