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Lower diesel spending is a utility cost result, not a new household tariff
The story
Eskom’s September update reports diesel spending lower year-on-year by about R4.8 billion.
Eskom’s 25 September update reports weekly energy availability of 70.44% and a year-to-date figure of 68.06%.
Why it matters
Energy-intensive firms can follow operating costs alongside service reliability and formal tariff decisions.
The practical question is how this record relates to local costs, demand or service reliability. National totals and forecasts can conceal differences between regions, sectors and businesses. Keep the measurement period and any revisions in view before using the headline to explain conditions at a particular place.
Original source · Eskom
Read the original source · Source date: 25 Sep 2026