'What more is there to cut?' South Africans react to record fuel prices

JOHANNESBURG - There’s nothing more to cut.

Those are the sentiments of eNCA viewers after the government confirmed that fuel prices will reach record highs this week.

Petrol prices will rise above R30 a litre for the first time when the increases take effect on Wednesday.

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For many South Africans, the latest increase comes after months of cutting back on household expenses.

Viewers say there is simply nothing left to cut, with some worried that rising fuel costs will make it even harder to afford basic necessities.