Consumers Face Cost—of—Living Squeeze as Food and Fuel Prices Remain High

Written By: Ashley Lechman SOUTH African consumers are feeling the pinch as food prices eased only slightly in September, while petrol prices face upward pressure and the Reserve Bank kept interest rates steady. Despite small reprieves, families continue to struggle to make ends meet. The September 2025 Household Affordability Index showed that the average cost […]