Shell leaves South Africa: 'Providers left behind will reap benefits'
Keely Goodall
7 May 2024 | 7:38Shell is planning to exit South Africa after over 120 years, but it's not all bad news.
John Maytham speaks with Craig Morkel, Chairman of the Gas Economy Leadership Team at The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA).
Listen to the interview in the audio player below.
Shell plans to exit South Africa after a fallout with BEE partner Thebe Investment Corporation.
The company employs thousands across urban and rural areas at approximately 700 Shell garages.
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According to Morkel, the fuel providers left behind will reap the benefits of Shell’s exit.
“Whoever continues in South Africa will enjoy the demand until we switch to electric vehicles.”
- Craig Morkel, Gas Economy Leadership Team - SAOGA
As long as there is demand for fuel in our country, the best thing for the industry will be to supply this most affordably, says Morkel.
He argues for local refining of products.
Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.
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