South Africa’s inflation drops to 3% as fuel and food prices ease
Current Affairs ZA | 18.03.2026 22:04
The country’s annual consumer price inflation slowed to 3% in February, down from 3.5% in January, offering relief to consumers as price pressures continue to ease. Figures released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) show that consumer prices rose by 0.4% month-on-month, indicating moderate increases in the overall cost of living.
