March started on a dire note for motorists and public transport users who have been affected by new petrol price increases. There is talk of lowering petrol prices for South Africans, but that's all there is to it for now. Meanwhile, South Africans shared their thoughts on having to go to work despite petrol prices.
Sadly, many of them shared that they weren't sure if it was worth it anymore. Others wondered how this month's price increases would affect the prices of groceries and other essentials.
Gasoline problems: Many South Africans are rethinking work and local activities
In 2021, a Microsoft study found that there has been a significant shift in work habits over the past few years in terms of what employees expect from the workplace and what they want to give in return.
Due to the fear of coronavirus infection in 2020, people are now more concerned about their health and the well-being of their families.
According to Colin Erasmus, Director of Modern Workplace and Security at Microsoft South Africa, more people are leaving jobs that don't seem to fulfill their role.
“We are simply not the same people who went to work from home at the beginning of 2020. South African employees are rethinking what they expect from work, and are facing challenges if these new expectations are not met. are voting with their will,” Erasmus said in Business Tech magazine. article.
That being said, more and more employees are beginning to question the need to drive to work every day. And now, with petrol price hikes looming, even more South Africans are lamenting going to the office.
eNCA 93- and 95-grade gasoline reported an increase of 1.21 cents per liter. Diesel, on the other hand, costs between R1,05 cents and R1,18 cents per litre.
Wholesale prices for paraffin for lighting and LP gas will also rise.
Directly from the employees' mouths
Many South African drivers have made their dissatisfaction clear. According to them, driving to work isn't worth it.
“Well done to the ANC for making it even more difficult for the average South African to find and keep a job. These increases were mainly due to the Minister of Finance needing more money to make ends meet. ” said one person, while another wrote:
“Public transportation prices are about to go up. Grocery prices are going to go up.”
