consumer inflation Archives

Stats SA shuffles inflation basket: Here’s what’s IN – and what’s OUT

By Ray Leathern 10-10-24 08:32

The Competition Commission believes greedy retailers are the reason why South African food prices in 2024 are not coming down …

By Ray Leathern 23-08-23 15:02

Headline inflation stabilises in July 2023, keeping within the Reserve Bank’s target range. But these items still cost us more.

By Ray Leathern 15-08-23 12:36

If the September fuel-price hike is as high as anticipated, it could push consumer inflation above the Reserve Bank’s upper limit.