South Africa faces possible interest rate hike and petrol price above R30 per litre
SARB Governor Kganyago warns against complacency as South Africa's petrol price approaches R30 per litre and interest rate hikes return to the table.
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South Africa's consumer inflation hit a new low at 2.8% in October 2024. Here's what this means for the average household.
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Consumer price inflation dropped in September 2024: Here’s what it means
Statistics South Africa's latest report reveals a drop in consumer price inflation to 3.8% in September 2024.
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South Africa consumer inflation drops to 4.6% – Here’s how this impacts your life
A lower inflation rate means that the prices of goods and services are not increasing as quickly, which can have several positive effects on everyday life.
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Consumer price index dropped to 5.2% in April 2024
The headline inflation rate for all urban areas in South Africa dropped to 5.2% in April 2024, down from 5.3% in March 2024.
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In August, the annual inflation rate for goods reached 5.6%, slightly up from the 5.5% observed in July.