According to the report, despite the recent easing of overall inflation and food inflation, South African households are still grappling with high price levels for basic goods.
JOHANNESBURG - Food security is again under sharp focus following a worrying report tracking essential food prices and commodity cost drivers in the value chain.Essential Food Pricing Monitoring
Since the publication of the last report in May, there have been several positive signs of easing food cost pressures throughout the economy. Despite several positive signs of easing cost pressures, the latest report has delivered a mixed bag on essential food prices.
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