Inflation eases further in August, providing relief for consumers
Consumer Price Inflation eased from 3.5% in July to 3.3% in August 2025. According to data released by Statistics South Africa, softer food and fuel inflation contributed to the cooling of the headline inflation rate in August.
Four out of 13 categories in the inflation basket experienced monthly declines. They include food and non-alcoholic beverages, furnishings, household equipment, transport, as well as information and communication.
#ZAInflation || Consumer inflation slows in August 2025.
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— Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (@StatsSA) September 17, 2025
#ZAInflation || Potatoes, eggs, white rice, hot cereals and corned meat are cheaper than a year ago.
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— Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (@StatsSA) September 17, 2025