Sasol

Fuel station operations in Edenvale run against a tighter clock than most people realise. Load shedding means backup generators need to keep the pumps running when the grid drops—something that separates a functioning forecourt from one that's suddenly closed during peak times. The shop itself needs fast turnaround: coffee machines that stay hot, fridges that hold their temperature through power cuts, and till systems that don't jam. For a busy location between residential suburbs and industrial zones, the mechanics of keeping everything flowing during South Africa's current power constraints isn't simple. Getting it right means understanding both fuel supply chains and the reality of running retail on unstable electricity.