News24 | Consumers get food price relief, but fuel pushes inflation beyond the comfort zone (opens original article in a new tab)

Overall inflation in South Africa rose to 4.5% in May due to fuel price increases, while food price inflation fell to 1.9%.

• Food price inflation dropped to 1.9% in May from 2.9% in April
• Fuel price increases drove overall inflation to 4.5% in May, above the SA Reserve Bank's 4% tolerance band
• Goods inflation rose to 4.4% in May from 3.4% in April, while services inflation remained stable at 4.7%