South Africa’s Consumer Inflation Slows to 3.3% in August as Food, Fuel Ease

South Africa’s Consumer Inflation Slows to 3.3% in August as Food, Fuel Ease

South Africa’s Consumer Inflation Slows to 3.3% in August as Food, Fuel Ease South Africa's annual consumer inflation rate cooled slightly in August 2025, with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reporting a decline from 3.5% in July to 3.3%, offering relief for households grappling with high living costs. The slowdown was largely driven by lower fuel and food prices, which offset price increases in other categories of the consumer basket.CPI Eas…

African National Congress Welcomes Drop in Consumer Inflation

On 17 September 2025, Johannesburg, the African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the 0.2% decrease in South Africa’s Consumer Price Inflation (CPI), which dropped from 3.5% in July to 3.3% in August. The party said the development brings much-needed relief to households struggling with the high costs of food, fuel, transport, and electricity, offering a small but meaningful break for ordinary families. Their Story South African families have…

Consumer Inflation Slows in August 2025

South Africa’s inflation cooled in August, with the annual consumer price inflation rate dropping to 3.3% from 3.5% in July, according to Statistics South Africa.   On a monthly basis, the inflation rate also fell, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreasing by 0.1% between July and August.   Four of the thirteen CPI basket categories showed monthly price drops: food & non-alcoholic beverages, furnishings, household equipment & routine mainte…