South Africa’s consumer inflation rate eased in July for the first time in five months. Statistics SA said the slowdown was driven by softer food inflation, slower municipal tariff increases, and lower fuel prices.
WHO:Statistics SA
WHAT:Statistics SA reported that South Africa’s consumer inflation rate eased in July for the first time in five months.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
WHERE:South Africa
WHY:The slowdown was attributed to softer food inflation, slower municipal tariff increases, and lower fuel prices.
