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Saturday, 24 October 2026
Listeners called in throughout the Saturday show about how rising petrol prices are reshaping their spending, job choices and even their love lives.
- 22:41
A ride-hailing driver says fuel now costs him around R500 a fill-up, up from R300, leaving little after a full day on the road.
- 21:58
Job seekers are reportedly asking how often they can work from home before accepting a role, as fuel prices push commuting costs higher.
- 22:41
One caller says fuel costs ended a long-distance relationship: she deleted the number of a Secunda boyfriend she had dated since May, unable to afford the travel.
- 22:52
A National Debt Council director advises checking your credit report before the festive season to list all debts, installments and monthly commitments.