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Household food basket prices for low-income consumers slightly lower in May

Although food prices are coming down and food for low-income consumers become cheaper, they still do not earn enough to afford it.

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Food prices beginning to stabilise, says Competition Commission

Food prices are finally beginning to settle after years of intense unpredictability which saw rocketing egg, sunflower oil and beef mince prices.

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Food Basket Check: SRD grant recipients relish the moderate price relief as inflation eases

Most categories recorded lower annual rates, except for hot beverages, and oils and fats. The rate for hot beverages was driven higher by annual price increases for instant coffee (up 12.1%), black tea (up 10.1%) and Rooibos tea (up 8.1%).

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Food prices for low-income consumers stable, but still too high

Low-income consumers are still battling to put food on the table although food prices did not increase much in March.

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