Food Prices

While petrol prices have dropped, grocery prices have increased significantly. Here is the list of foods that increased this year.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 11.3% year on year, up from 10.1% recorded the month before.

South Africans purchase their goods from a single store as the price hikes dig deep in their pockets

Consumer price inflation has broken through the upper limit of the reserve bank's target range

The prices of basic goods and services have increased due to Covid-19 restrictions and the war in Ukraine.

The Competition Commission will be performing an inquiry into the cost of many foods in the country, focusing mainly on fresh produce.

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues the entire world will be facing price increases, not only in fuel, but in food as well.

Over the last two years South Africa has suffered immensely and now Pick n Pay CEO warns that further price hikes for food costs are coming.

While the prices of some vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots, have dropped, tomatoes have recently seen a major price increase.