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Running a forecourt in Roodepoort means managing constant foot traffic from the N1, while keeping fuel quality consistent and pumps maintained in a high-volume environment. Attendants here work through load-shedding constraints, managing generator backup during outages that hit the Gauteng corridor unpredictably. The convenience store stock needs fast-moving inventory—energy drinks, snacks, payment services—since customers rarely browse; they're transactional. Stock decisions reflect what sells to long-distance drivers versus local commuters. Weather matters too; summer heat affects fuel viscosity and customer behaviour, while winter requires different product mixes. It's operationally complex despite looking simple from the pump.