War-linked fuel shock lifts inflation and boosts rate hike bets further

SA is a net importer of oil and is particularly vulnerable to global market turmoil

South Africa’s inflation climbed to a 20-month high in April as the Iran conflict pushed fuel and transport costs sharply higher across...

April 2026 sees a significant rise in South Africa's Consumer Price Index, driven by soaring fuel prices. StatsSA reports the highest inflation since August 2024, with petrol and…

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic…

War-linked fuel shock lifts inflation and boosts rate hike bets further

South Africa's inflation rate surged to 4% in April, driven by soaring fuel costs, prompting expectations of an interest rate hike by the South African Reserve Bank. Experts warn…

South Africa’s inflation is expected to rise further in May, adding pressure ahead of the Reserve Bank’s upcoming interest rate decision, as economists remain divided on the…