South Africa’s Inflation Reaches 4.5% as Transport Costs Rise

Statistics South Africa reported on 21 October that annual consumer inflation increased to 4.5% in September from 4.4% in August. Transport inflation reached 10.8%, while housing and utilities rose 5.2%, highlighting cost pressures relevant to consumers, retailers and businesses. Research firms, retailers and financial organisations can explore opportunities in pricing analysis, demand forecasting and consumer-insight services. HPC can support economic dashboards, statistical modelling and business intelligence; no specific research contract price was disclosed.