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South Africa: Fuel Price Surge Pushes Consumer Price Inflation to 4.5 Percent in May
South Africa's consumer inflation rate increased to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, marking the highest annual rate since July 2024. The rise is attributed to a fuel price surge.
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