Engen wins over Johannesburg drivers as late-night shopping and fuel stops reshape petrol station culture in Gauteng

In the past, petrol stations were just pit stops — a place to fill up the tank and hit the road again.

But in today’s fast-paced urban lifestyle, they’re turning into something much more.

From grabbing a quick late-night bite to picking up groceries after hours, petrol stations in South Africa, especially in Johannesburg, are now doubling as lifestyle convenience hubs.

New data from analytics firm Lightstone shows that Engen is dominating the scene when it comes to where Joburg drivers prefer to stop — not just for petrol, but for everything in between.

Engen Tops the Charts for Joburg Motorists

According to Lightstone’s latest report, which crunched numbers from over 600 petrol stations in Johannesburg (and a whopping 5,000 across the country), Engen has become the most visited fuel brand in the city.

The study tracked real commuting and pit-stop patterns and found Engen leading the pack, far ahead of its competitors.

Whether it’s for fuel or grabbing something on the go, Engen stations seem to be the first choice for thousands of drivers navigating the city’s busy roads.

Gauteng: Where the Traffic Never Sleeps

Let’s put this into perspective.

Gauteng alone is home to over 3.3 million passenger vehicles, which accounts for 41% of all cars in South Africa, according to the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS).

Include commercial and other vehicles, and that number jumps to 4.7 million.

Most of those wheels are turning in and around Johannesburg — making it the perfect place to study how and where drivers are choosing to stop.

Joburg’s Most Popular Engen Spots Revealed

So, where exactly are people heading? Lightstone highlighted some of Joburg’s top-performing Engen locations, including:

• Oxford Service Station

• M1 North and South service stops

• My City Sandton Court

• Midway Mews Convenience Centre

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