Record fuel prices put Q4 travel costs under pressure for SMEs

Bizcommunity23 October 2026 at 08:02

South African SMEs face a costly final quarter as record fuel prices compound the pressure of peak-season demand for flights, accommodation and car hire. With year-end meetings, conferences and events competing for capacity alongside holiday travel, businesses that leave bookings until the last…
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