Inflation outlook darkens as economists warn of more fuel-driven pressure, possible rate hike
African News Agency | 20.05.2026 20:43
South Africa’s inflation outlook has deteriorated sharply after consumer inflation accelerated to 4% in April from 3.1% in March, intensifying expectations that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) could raise interest rates at next week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.
