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Cost of living in upward spiral in South Africa

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Geoff Whittaker
April 9, 2026Advertisement
The United States, Israel and Iran may have announced a two-week ceasefire, but for farmers and consumers in South Africa , from the field to the shop, there are fears the economic fallout from high fuel and fertilizer prices could linger much longer.
The majority of food and goods move by road and only in the last week of March, diesel experienced a 40% price hike and petrol a 15% hike.