South African gas stations see surge in nighttime convenience sales, adapting to consumer habits.

South African fuel stations, dominated by TotalEnergies, BP, and Sasol, are increasingly acting as after-hours convenience hubs, with a Lightstone report showing a surge in non-fuel sales between 7 pm and 6 am. BP is upgrading its stations and adding 40 new outlets with more services. The report highlights that understanding consumer behavior is key to staying competitive in the evolving fuel retail market.