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South Africa inflation eases in November, but households feel the squeeze

A woman selling bananas in a market. Photo by Andrew Itaga @ Unsplash
A woman selling bananas in a market. Photo by Andrew Itaga @ Unsplash
  • Fuel price drop offsets stubborn food and housing costs
  • Services inflation and regional gaps complicate policy outlook

 

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s inflation edged lower in November, but the relief remains largely statistical as households continue to face higher food and housing costs.

Consumer inflation eased to 3.5% in November 2025 from 3.6% in October, according to the latest consumer price index released by Statistics South Africa.

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