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South Africa (02 April 2026) – <\/em>With fuel prices continuing to climb, South Africans are once again doing what they do best and finding humour in the struggle.<\/p>\n A hilarious video making the rounds on social media has perfectly captured the mood, thanks to content creator Kristy and a familiar face, petrol attendant Bheki. The skit, which was originally filmed a while back but recently reposted, still feels very much relatable. The video, first shared on TikTok back in 2022, where it racked up over a million views, has once again gone semi-viral after being reposted on Instagram. And it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/p>\n In the clip,<\/a> Kristy pulls up and asks for R300 worth of petrol, obviously nothing unusual there. But instead of filling up the tank, she leans in for a quick sniff and calls it a day. No fuel.<\/p>\n It\u2019s funny, but it hits home. Especially for drivers who know that these days, even a small amount of petrol feels like a luxury.<\/p>\n Social media users didn\u2019t hold back in the comments either, with many joining in on the joke. One user said<\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t even sniff petrol anymore, you can only look at it.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Others shared how the video perfectly sums up their own reality at the pumps.<\/p>\n For Kristy, who is part of a passionate car community that depends heavily on fuel for events and weekend drives, the repost felt timely. And clearly, it struck a nerve.<\/p>\n While rising fuel costs remain a serious concern, moments like these show how humour continues to be a coping mechanism. It may not fill the tank, but it definitely makes the journey a little lighter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A post shared by Kristy Lee | MK 7 GTI (@voodoodoll_cpt)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n