Stage 4 Load Shed Cost
Estimated monthly cost of Stage 4 load shedding for an average household: generator fuel, food spoilage, and lost productivity (WFH).
Current Value
R1 890/month
Month-on-Month
0.0%
Period
May 2026
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Methodology
4L diesel/day × 14 days at R22.67/L + R180 food spoilage + R400 productivity loss. Assumes 4-hour stages, 6 days per week.
Data Source
Chankura estimate
Data is indicative and sourced from publicly available information. Not financial advice. Last updated: May 2026.
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