South Africa producer inflation rises to 2.1% y/y in August

South Africa's producer inflation was at 2.1% year on year in August, up from 1.5% in July, statistics agency data has shown.

29 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Source: Reuters.

The Producer Price Index increased by 0.3% month on month in August, Statistics South Africa said.

Source: Reuters

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