Fuel
Guarantees Africa

Fuel guarantees that keep Africa moving
Credeq issues fuel guarantees that unlock credit, keep supply chains moving, and ease pressure on liquidity.

  • Meet credit requirements quickly
  • Structured alternatives + cash-backed guarantees
  • We understand the realities of the fuel trade

The credit roadblocks facing fuel wholesalers

Suppliers require full cash payment upfront
Banks often demand 100% cash collateral for guarantee issuance, tying up capital
Delays in securing guarantees can disrupt supply schedules
Limited flexibility from traditional providers who may not understand sector urgency

How Credeq unlocks fuel credit potential

Structured alternatives that improve liquidity
We look beyond the “cash-backed only” mindset, exploring structured alternatives that improve liquidity.
Our underwriting team understands the realities of South Africa's fuel industry
Our underwriting team understands the realities of South Africa's fuel industry and their guarantee requirements and moves fast to meet sector timelines.
We partner with brokers to deliver guarantees
We partner with brokers to deliver guarantees that meet supplier requirements without unnecessary capital lock-up.

Who gains from a fuel guarantee?

Guarantees enable contractors – and support the entire fuel ecosystem:

Brokers

seeking fast, sector-smart underwriting support for their clients.

Fuel wholesalers

supplying across South Africa and beyond.

Bulk fuel users

in logistics, mining, manufacturing, and other industries.

Challenging the myths around fuel guarantees Africa

"Must guarantees always be cash-backed?"
Not necessarily. We can explore alternatives.
"Can only banks issue these guarantees?"
No. As a UMA, we act on behalf of our licensed insurer to issue fully accepted guarantees.
"Will the process take too long?"
Not if we can help it. Our sector-specialist approach is built for speed.

Credit risk cover for the fuel sector

Underwriting expertise that matches the pace of the fuel industry

Our underwriters work in the field, engaging directly with suppliers, traders, and industry players to stay ahead of sector changes. This insight allows us to structure fuel guarantees Africa needs, that truly fit the operational and contractual demands of South Africa’s fuel market.

Trusted by leading fuel suppliers across South Africa

Guarantees issued to all major fuel suppliers in South Africa.
Experience with international fuel traders.

Backed by
Lombard Insurance Company Limited

Credeq Africa (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 54862) underwritten by Lombard Insurance Company Limited an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP 1596) and insurer conducting non-life insurance business.

Credeq

Specialist fuel
guarantee solutions

Speak to our underwriting specialists about structuring a fuel guarantee that works for you.
Sarah Wright
Fuel Guarantees
Sarah Wright
Thomas du Preez
Fuel Guarantees
Thomas du Preez

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