South African farmers have been urged to stock one month’s fuel supply.
Farmer's Weekly reports that to date, fuel supplies across South Africa have been only marginally disrupted by striking petroleum industry workers.
As the nationwide strike enters its third week, another strike in the petroleum sector looms that could be more disruptive, especially for the country’s agricultural sector.
Petroleum workers are demanding a 9% wage increase, while the employers’ association is offering 7%.
Negotiations have reached a deadlock, with both parties refusing to compromise.
Reports now indicate that members of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA, employed at petrol service stations, could also go on strike if further mediation fails.
