The Annual Consumer Inflation Rate of South Africa has dropped to 4.6% in the month of June.
The decline occured after stalling at 4,7% in April and May, the annual rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) declined to 4,6% in June.
Food and NAB inflation has declined from its recent peak of 14,0% in March 2023. June’s reading is the lowest since September 2020.
Several food and NAB categories registered lower annual rates in June, including sugar, sweets and desserts; vegetables; fruit; milk, eggs and cheese; and fish. Inflation quickened, however, for hot beverages; bread and cereals; oils and fats; cold beverages; and meat.
“The monthly change was 2,2%, driven by sharp price increases for drinking chocolate (up 3,5%), black tea (up 2,7%), instant coffee (up 2,2%) and rooibos tea (up 1,6%).”
“The annual rate for bread and cereals saw its first increase in 14 months, rising to 5,2% in June from 3,9% in May.”
“The monthly rate was 1,5%, with notable increases for maize products such as maize meal (up 3,3%) and samp (up 3,0%).”
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