After having a look at What it Costs Eskom to Produce and Deliver Electricity we had a look at what average markups are being applied to a number of other consumer goods – the results will further depress or delight you…
For comparison we used the Nelson Mandela Bay’s highest (current) Inclined Block Tariff charge of R4.57 per kWh.
The jump from Eskom’s R1.30 generation cost to a consumer price of R4.57 represents a 250% markup.
To answer the burning question: No, this is not in line with standard consumer product markups.
In the retail world, a 250% markup (or a 71% gross margin) is…
Published on 2026-04-08 12:02:00 | Click here: The One Item You Buy Daily Carrying a 250% Markup | MyPR to read the full release.
