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But prices are expected to remain higher for longer in the wake of a tighter oil market

Inflation eases again in September

But prices are expected to remain higher for longer in the wake of a tighter oil market

The Reserve Bank has maintained the repo — at which it lends to commercial banks — steady at 8.25% for five consecutive meetings, since hiking it by 50 basis points in May 2023.

South African inflation hits the highest mark since 2009 joining global economy struggles against rising food and fuel prices

Consumer inflation surged again, after piercing the South African Reserve Bank’s ceiling for the first time in five years

The consumer price index decreased by 0.1% month-on-month in August, after increasing by 0.9% in July.

Consumer price inflation eased in February

But higher petrol and electricity prices are expected to drive up price inflation throughout the economy

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Your guide to surviving 2019

Here’s our round-up of the outlook for electricity, taxes, fuel, wages and the economy

The association is predicting a drop of R1.54 per litre for petrol, with diesel dropping by 92 cents and illuminating paraffin by 85 cents. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Fuel prices set to increase again in August — AA

​South Africans can expect another increase in the price of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin in August says the AA

South Africa last experienced a real shock in liquid fuel prices during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, which triggered record oil prices and exposed the country’s deep import dependency

Fuel prices could hit record levels in May – AA

There is a strong likelihood of a fuel price hike to record levels in May, says the Automobile Association

Drivers, law enforcement and pedestrians urged to do more to combat road fatalities

​Although there was a 2% decrease in fatal crashes from 2016 to 2017, the number of annual fatalities due to car accidents has increased dramatically

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo Ondimba (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Breakdown: Why is petrol so pricey?

Wondering why petrol is so pricey? The AA has published a breakdown to educate consumers on how the fuel price is determined

Systemic change is needed to address road death toll

Despite a handful of initiatives to improve road safety during the festive season, the road death toll continues to rise.

Mechanics not just about grease

The AA’s school-leavers course offers insight into the world of mechanics.

Twelve tips for buying a used car privately

Buying a used car can be tricky at the best of times, but buying one privately needs extra vigilance.

AA calls for daytime lights for taxis, trucks

The Automobile Association on Monday called on the government to implement the compulsory use of daytime lights for minibus taxis and heavy vehicles.

Tyre pressure economics

Obama is right about energy keeping them pumped up. Lynley Donnelly reports.

Cut back drivers’ alcohol limit, says AA

South Africa’s current blood-alcohol concentration limit of 0,05% should be lowered to 0,02% for all drivers, says the Automobile Association.