Eskom says continued diesel expenditure reduction demonstrates cost savings and operational improvements [SOUND]

# Eskom says the continued diesel expenditure reduction demonstrates both the cost savings and the operational improvements achieved through its ongoing turnaround efforts. Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says since the beginning of this month, diesel expenditure is at 172-million-rand, significantly lower than the 1.68-billion-rand incurred in the same period last year, reflecting an 89.76-percent reduction year-on-year. She says overall, this positive trend highlights the growing stability and efficiency of the power system: