Inflation hits 5.9% as fuel prices spike - News24

Compared to a year ago, petrol prices are 33% more expensive, and diesel 35% pricier.

Annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.9% in March from 5.7% in February, driven in large part by fuel price hikes. This was slightly lower than expected - economists polled by Reuters forecast a… [+1285 chars]

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