food prices
food prices
food prices
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Consumer inflation hits two-year high as fuel prices surge
South African consumer inflation reached 5% in June 2026, the highest rate in two years, driven by surging fuel and transport costs.
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South African workers face 51% food shortfall after transport and electricity costs
Minimum wage earners in South Africa face a 51% food shortfall after essential expenses, with rising costs worsening nutritional access for families.
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War and fuel spikes push April food prices higher
The cost of putting food on the table for South African households saw a “distinct shift upwards” in April 2026, as the ripple effects of international conflict and surging fuel…
