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    Food prices for low-income families in South Africa soared by 10% in October

    • Last Update: 2021-11-11
    • Source: Internet
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    According to a report on the website of the South African Daily Business Daily on October 27, the latest family affordability index of the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Organization (PMBEJD) showed that food prices for low-income families in the surrounding areas of South Africa increased by 10.
    2% year-on-year in October
    .
    PMBEJD stated that the impact of the 14.
    59% increase in electricity prices between June and July is reflected in food prices, and the increase in fuel prices in November will lead to higher agricultural production and transportation costs
    .
    It is expected that the increase in food prices in South Africa will continue until 2022, and will put severe pressure on low-income families with low basic wages and social benefits
    .
     
    According to a report on the website of the South African Daily Business Daily on October 27, the latest family affordability index of the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Organization (PMBEJD) showed that food prices for low-income families in the surrounding areas of South Africa increased by 10.
    2% year-on-year in October
    .
    PMBEJD stated that the impact of the 14.
    59% increase in electricity prices between June and July is reflected in food prices, and the increase in fuel prices in November will lead to higher agricultural production and transportation costs
    .
    It is expected that the increase in food prices in South Africa will continue until 2022, and will put severe pressure on low-income families with low basic wages and social benefits
    .
    Family food prices
     
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