In line with market expectations, South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) rose to 5% in September, up from 4.9% in August and 4.6% in July, Stats SA said on Wednesday.
Inflation on consumer price edged slightly higher to 5 percent in September, up from 4.9 percent from a year ago in August, and 4.6 percent in July, driven up by rising fuel prices, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said today.
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