More woes for consumers as CPI rises

Published 18 October, 2023

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The consumer price inflation (CPI) had risen to 5.4% in September. This is up from 4.8% in the previous month. Stats SA’s chief director for price statistics, Patrick Kelly, says that the increase is due to the rise in fuel prices.

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