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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 1H 22M

Petrol drops, Diesel Climbs; The sweet success of Claire’s ARK at Checkers

from The Money Show · host Radio 702

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the mixed August fuel price adjustment, which sees petrol prices drop by 52 cents a litre while diesel increases by up to R1.38 a litre, driven by changes in global oil prices, supply constraints, exchange rate movements, and a lower slate levy. In other interviews, we look at how Claire Swanson, founder of ARK Provisions, makes her money with a Mexican-inspired sweet idea sparked during a trip to Mexico grew into one of Checkers' fastest-selling new confectionery products, and how retailer support helped the family-run business scale from a home kitchen to supermarket shelves. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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