# Labour analysts have warned rising diesel prices could potentially trigger load-shedding and worsen service delivery in the workplace. Higher fuel costs are expected to strain Eskom’s diesel-reliant open cycle gas turbines. Debt Rescue’s Neil Roets cautions without intervention, higher stages of load-shedding may return. Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott told IOL fuel shortages and long queues are already affecting workers, urging businesses to adopt hybrid or remote work models to ease financial pressure and maintain productivity, as failure to adapt may impact staff retention.
Diesel cost spike may trigger load-shedding warnings