Price Volatility

Inflation in December 2024 decreased to 3.4% year-on-year, down from 5.3% in December 2023. The decline was primarily driven by lower food and transport prices, although higher housing and utility costs partially offset the reduction. On a month-on-month basis, inflation rose slightly from 3.0% in November to 3.4% in December, largely due to higher food prices and mild transport deflation. FNB Economist Helena Mboti explained the factors behind the inflation […]