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Cost of living in October
The consumer price index and selected indices for October 2023 to October 2024.
Tag: CPI
Inflation Monitor | October 2024
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed to 2.8% in October 2024, from 3.8% in September 2024.
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2 months ago
What are the prices that are rising and falling the most?
Simplified inflation data for trade union negotiators.
Inflation Monitor | September 2024
The consumer price index fell to 3.8% in September, down from 4.4% in August.
Inflation Monitor | August 2024
The inflation trends from June 2022 to August 2024.
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3 months ago
Inflation Monitor: How quickly are prices rising?
What has happened to inflation and selected sub-indices from June 2022 to August 2024.
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4 months ago
Inflation data for trade union negotiators
What has happened to inflation and selected sub-indices from June 2022 to July 2024.
Inflation Monitor | July 2024
The annual headline inflation rate
slowed to 4.6% in July 2024, from 5.1% in June.
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5 months ago
A simplified inflation data report for trade union negotiators
June issue of the LRS Inflation Monitor.
Inflation Monitor | June 2024
The annual headline inflation rate was 5.1% in June 2024, down from 5.2% in May 2024.
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6 months ago
Inflation report for trade union negotiators
A snapshot of inflation and some sub-indices from May 2023 to May 2024.
Inflation Monitor | May 2024
Consumer Price Index Unchanged at 5.2% in May 2024.
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7 months ago
Inflation slows for the second month in April
The slight improvement in inflation informs our wage negotiations and expectations for adjustments.
Inflation Monitor | April 2024
The consumer price index slowed to 5.2% in April 2024.
Inflation Monitor | March 2024
The annual headline inflation rate slowed down to 5.3% in March 2024 from 5.6% in February 2024.
Inflation Monitor | February 2024
The annual headline inflation rate rose to 5.6% in February 2024, up from 5.3% in January 2024.
Inflation Monitor | January 2024
Headline consumer inflation rose to 5.3% year-on-year in January from 5.1% in December.
Inflation Monitor | December 2023
Annual headline inflation fell from 5.5% in November to 5.1% in December.
Inflation Monitor | November 2023
The annual consumer price inflation was 5.5% in November 2023, down from 5.9% in October 2023.
Inflation Monitor | October 2023
Headline inflation increased from 5.4% in September 2023 to 5.9% in October 2023.
Inflation Monitor | September 2023
Fuel and food push inflation up to 5.4 per cent in September 2023
Inflation Monitor | August 2023
Consumer price index rose to 4.8% in August 2023.
Inflation Monitor | July 2023
Annual headline inflation rate fell to 4.7% in July from 5.4% in June.
Inflation Monitor | June 2023
The annual inflation rate decreased from 6.3% in May 2023 to 5.4% in June 2023. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month in June 2023.
Inflation Monitor | May 2023
Our simplified version of inflation data in South Africa for trade union negotiators.
Inflation Monitor | April 2023
Annual consumer inflation fell to 6.8% in April from 7.1% in March. This is the lowest reading since May 2022.
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2 years ago
Resource: Inflation Monitor | March 2023
Inflation tells us something about the buying power of a worker. Effective negotiators need to ensure that workers get regular increases to maintain the buying power of their wages.
Inflation Monitor | March 2023
Annual consumer price inflation was 7,1% in March 2023, up from 7,0% in February 2023. The CPI increased by 1,0% month-on-month in March 2023.
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2 years ago
Resource: Inflation Monitor | February 2023
A simplified version of the latest inflation data to support negotiators and the bargaining process of the trade union.
Inflation Monitor | February 2023
A simplified version of the latest inflation data to support negotiators and the union’s bargaining process.
Inflation Monitor | January 2023
The average annual consumer price (CPI) fell to 6.9% in January 2023, with food inflation at its highest level in 14 years.
Inflation Monitor | December 2022
Our simplified version of inflation data in South Africa supports trade union bargaining.
Inflation Monitor | November 2022
The annual inflation rate decreased to 7.4% in November 2022 from 7.6% in October 2022.
Inflation Monitor | October 2022
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 7.6% in October 2022 from 7.5% in September 2022.
Inflation Monitor | September 2022
The headline annual inflation rate decreased to 7.5% in September 2022 from 7.6% in August 2022.
Inflation Monitor | August 2022
The headline annual inflation rate decreased to 7.6% in August 2022 from 7.8% in July
2022.
Inflation Monitor | July 2022
Annual consumer inflation increased to 7.8% in July 2022 from 7.4% in June. Transport, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and housing and utilities continue to place considerable pressure on the annual rate. Bread and cereals, oils and fats, fuel and electricity contributed notably to the reading in July.
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2 years ago
LRS Inflation Monitor | June 2022
Our simplified version of what is happening with inflation in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | June 2022
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 7.4% in June 2022 from 6.5% in May 2022.
Inflation Monitor | May 2022
The consumer price index accelerated to 6.5% in May 2022, from 5.9% in April.
Inflation Monitor | April 2022
The Consumer Price Index remained at 5.9% in April 2022, unchanged from March.
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3 years ago
What is happening with inflation, and what does it mean for wage negotiations?
The trade union negotiator’s checklist for dealing with inflation in wage increases.
Inflation Monitor | March 2022
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 5.9% in March 2022, from 5.7% in February 2022. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.0% month-on-month in March 2022.
Inflation Monitor | February 2022
Annual consumer inflation held steady at 5. 7% in February 2022, unchanged from January. But food and transport prices put upward pressure on the monthly rate, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the goods increasing by 0.6% between January and February.
Inflation Monitor | January 2022
The Consumer Price Index eased to 5.7% in January of 2022, from a near five-year high of 5.9% in December. Prices slowed for transport and health but rose faster for food, housing and utilities.
Inflation Monitor | December 2021
The annual consumer price inflation was 5.9% in December 2021, compared with 5.5% in November. It’s the highest recorded annual rate since March 2017, when it increased by 6.1%. Transport prices increased by a massive 16.8%, on the back of rising petrol and diesel prices.
Inflation Monitor | November 2021
The Consumer Price Index increased to 5.5% in November 2021, compared with 5% in October. That’s the biggest annual increase in almost 5 years. The transport category contributed the most to the inflation in November, recording an annual increase of 15%.
Inflation Monitor | October 2021
The Consumer Price Index came out unchanged at 5% compared to September. Food and transport costs are the biggest contributors to the rate, with the transport index increasing by 10.9% in October 2021 compared with October 2020. And the SARB has raised its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, meaning the prime lending rate of commercial banks will increase to 7.25%.
Inflation Monitor | September 2021
The headline inflation rose to 5% in September 2021 from 4.9% in August 2021. Food inflation is 7%, electricity 14%, and fuel almost 20%, with a large petrol price increase expected in November.
Inflation Monitor | August 2021
The term inflation means a sustained increase in the general level of prices of goods and services. The headline annual inflation rate increased to 4.9% in August 2021 from 4.6% in July 2021.
Inflation Monitor | July 2021
The headline annual inflation rate declined to 4.6% in July 2021 from 4.9% in June 2021.
Inflation Monitor | June 2021
The headline annual inflation rate was 4.9% in June 2021, compared with 5.2% in May 2021.
Inflation Monitor | MAY 2021
The headline inflation rate in May 2021 accelerated to 5.2 % year on year. The prices of food, transport, public transport and administered prices continue to drive inflation. Remember that inflation statistics refer to the past twelve months, while wage increases refer to the months to come.
Inflation Monitor | April 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 4.4% in April 2021 from 3.2% in March 2021. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.7% month-on-month in April 2021.
Inflation Monitor | March 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in March 2021 from 2.9% in February 2021.
Inflation Monitor | February 2021
The headline inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in February 2021 from 3.2% in January 2021.
Inflation Monitor | January 2021
The headline annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in January 2021 from 3.1% in December 2020. Food price slowed to 5.6%.
Inflation Monitor | December 2020
The headline annual inflation rate declined to 3.1% in December 2020 from 3.2% in November 2020. The Consumer price index increased by 0.2% month-on-month in December 2020.
Inflation Monitor | November 2020
The headline annual inflation rate declined to 3.2% in November 2020 from 3.3% in October 2020. On a month-on-month basis the inflation rate came at 0% in November 2020 from 0.3% in October 2020.
Inflation Monitor | September 2020
The headline annual inflation rate increased at a slower pace of 3% in September 2020 from 3.1% in August 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.2% month-on-month in September.
Bargaining Benchmarks | October 2020
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | August 2020
The headline annual inflation rate slowed down to 3.1% in August 2020 from 3.2% in July 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.2% month-on-month in August 2020.
Inflation Monitor | July 2020
The headline annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in July 2020 from 2.2% in June 2020. On average, prices increased by 1.3% month-on-month in July 2020.
Inflation Monitor | June 2020
The headline annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% in June 2020 from 2.1% in May 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month in June 2020.
Bargaining Benchmarks | July 2020
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | May 2020
The headline annual inflation rate decreases to 2.1% in May 2020 from 3% in April 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.6% month-on-month in May 2020.
Inflation Monitor | April 2020
The headline annual Inflation rate decreased to 3% in April 2020 from 4.1% in March 2020. On average, prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month in April 2020.
Inflation Monitor | March 2020
The headline annual inflation rate decreased to 4.1% in March 2020 from 4.6% in February 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in March 2020.
Inflation Monitor | February 2020
The headline inflation rate increased to 4.6% in February 2020 from 4.5% in January 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.1% month-on-month in February 2020.
Bargaining Benchmarks | March 2020
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | January 2020
The headline inflation rate increased to 4.5% in January 2020 from 4% in December 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in January 2020.
Inflation Monitor | December 2019
The headline inflation rate was 4% in December 2019 compared to 3.6% in November 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in December 2019.
Inflation Monitor | November 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 3.6% in November 2019 from 3.7% in October 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.1% month-on-month in November 2019.
Bargaining Benchmarks | November 2019
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | October 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 3.7% in October 2019 from 4.1% in September 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in September 2019.
Inflation Monitor | September 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 4.1% in September 2019 from 4.3% in August 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in September 2019.
Inflation Monitor | August 2019
The headline inflation rate rose to 4.3% in August 2019 from 4% in July 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month in August.
Bargaining Benchmarks | September 2019
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | July 2019
The headline inflation rate decreased to 4% in July 2019 compared to 4.5% in June 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.4% month-on-month in July 2019.
Inflation Monitor | June 2019
The headline Inflation rate was 4.5% in June 2019. The food price increased to 3.2% in June 2019, from 2.8% in May 2019.
Inflation Monitor | May 2019
The headline inflation rate increased to 4.5% in May 2019 compared with 4.4% in April 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.3% month-on-month May 2019.
Bargaining Benchmarks | June 2019
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | April 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 4.4% in April 2019 compared to 4.5% in March 2019. On average, prices declined by -0.1% month-on-month April 2019.
Inflation Monitor | March 2019
The headline inflation rate increased to 4.5% in March 2019 compared to 4.1% in February 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.8% month-on-month March 2019.
Inflation Monitor | February 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 4.1% in February 2019 compared to 4% in January 2019. On average, prices increased by 0.8% month-on-month in February 2019.
Bargaining Benchmarks | March 2019
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | January 2019
The headline inflation rate declined to 4% in January 2019, compared to 4.5% in December 2018. On average, prices increased by 0.5% between January 2019 and December 2018.
Inflation Monitor | December 2018
The headline inflation rate as measured by the CPI declined to 4.5% in December 2018 compared to 5.2% in November 2018. On average, prices increased by 0.5% between September 2018 and October 2018.
Inflation Monitor | November 2018
The headline inflation rate was 5.2% in November 2018, higher than 5.1% in October 2018. On average, prices increased by 0.5% between September 2018 and October 2018.
Inflation Monitor | October 2018
The headline inflation rate was 5.1% in October 2018, higher than 4.9% in September 2018. On average, prices increased by 0.5% between September 2018 and October 2018.
Inflation Monitor | September 2018
The headline inflation rate was 4.9% in September 2018, unchanged from 4.9% in August 2018 on average, prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month in September 2018.
Inflation Monitor | August 2018
The headline inflation rate in August 2018 was 4.9% year on year. On average, prices increased by 0.1% between August and July 2018.
Bargaining Benchmarks | September 2018
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | July 2018
The headline Inflation rate in July 2018 was 5.1% year on year. On average, prices increased by 0.8% between July and June 2018.
Inflation Monitor | June 2018
The headline inflation rate in June 2018 was 4.6% year on year. On average, prices increased by 0.2% between June and May 2018.
Bargaining Benchmarks | June 2018
Bargaining Benchmarks is a resource for role players in collective bargaining in South Africa.
Inflation Monitor | May 2018
The headline inflation rate in May 2018 was 4.4% year on year. On average, prices increased by 0.2% between May and April 2018.
Inflation Monitor | April 2018
The headline inflation rate at June 2018 was 4.6% year on year. On average, prices increased by 0.2% between June and May 2018.
Inflation Monitor | March 2018
The headline Inflation rate at March 2018 was 3.8% year on year. The rate was 0.2% point lower than the corresponding annual inflation rate of 4 % in February 2018.
Inflation Monitor | February 2018
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4% in February 2018.
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