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Consumers brace for June squeeze as rate hike looms and fuel relief ends

South African consumers may face a challenging June as the Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates amidst rising inflation and the gradual removal of fuel levy relief, impacting already strained households.

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Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation

Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices

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SA Reserve Bank warns more interest rate hikes on the cards if inflation risks worsen

South Africa's Reserve Bank raised the repo rate 25bp to 7% (prime at 10.5%), warning up to three further hikes if Middle East-driven supply shocks push inflation above 6%. A higher-for-longer rate path through 2027 raises debt-servicing costs and compresses capex for businesses operating in the SA market.

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Consumers brace for June squeeze as rate hike looms and fuel relief ends

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Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation

SA Reserve Bank warns more interest rate hikes on the cards if inflation risks worsen

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Inflation surge fuels fears of deeper debt crisis for South African consumers

SA financial sector at critical crossroads ahead of interest rate decision

Reserve Bank hikes interest rate for first time since 2023 as oil shock, inflation risks mount