- Fuel and utility costs drive inflation higher.
- Rising prices test households and investor confidence.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated to 4.5% in May, up from 4.0% in April, as surging fuel, electricity, and administered costs added fresh pressure on households and the broader economy.
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