Food prices right now in Joburg vs Cape Town vs Durban in South Africa

Published 2021년 11월 3일

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South Africa is facing a economic crisis marked by rising petrol prices, record high inflation, and regular load shedding due to power infrastructure issues. Petrol prices have increased by nearly 7% to a record high of R19.54 a litre, leading to an inflation rate of 33.9%, with further increases expected in December. The country's economy, which imports almost all its fuel, is experiencing pressure due to higher average oil prices, a weaker rand, and increased levies on petrol and diesel. Additionally, food prices have increased by 10% in October, exceeding headline inflation, and household expenses are under strain due to higher costs of electricity, taxi fares, and food. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group highlights that these rising costs are putting a significant strain on households with low incomes.

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Times are tough and are getting increasingly more difficult for consumers in South Africa. Petrol prices are rising almost on a monthly basis, often above inflation – and to a record high on Wednesday – while food prices continue to climb and Eskom continues its load shedding regime amid constant breakdown’s in the country’s power infrastructure. The scale of South Africa’s financial woes will be revealed on 11 November, when finance minister Enoch Godongwana tables the 2021 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. Petrol prices climbed to a record on Wednesday, adding to inflationary pressures in an economy that imports almost all of its fuel, Bloomberg reported. The retail cost of 95-octane petrol climbed by almost 7% to R19.54 a litre, while the latest increase of R1.21 per litre puts petrol inflation at 33.9% year on year, noted Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib. Fuel prices are expected to climb even further in December, he said. Higher average oil prices, a weaker rand and ...

Source: Businesstech