When fuel is cheap, the benefits extend well beyond what motorists notice when they pull up to a filling station.
Lower fuel prices can swiftly translate into lower overall costs in many African countries where road transport transports labor, food, and merchandise across large distances.
South Africa is a recent example.
According to Reuters, the country's gas prices decreased dramatically between June and July, slowing annual inflation to 4.3% in July from 5% in June.
Lower gasoline prices lower the cost of operating automobiles, taxis, buses, and delivery trucks.
