The new inflation basket reflects current trends in consumer behaviour. Air fryers, e-hailing services, refills for e-cigarettes, streaming services and toy building bricks (think LEGO) have entered the basket. Products leaving the basket include graters, wax shoe polish, TV decoders, magazines and – sadly – teddy bears. Explore the new inflation basket, as well as   read more »

Stats SA started the year with 20 new releases. Key economic outputs include the conclusion of consumer inflation data for 2024, the release of a new consumer inflation basket and weights, and the much-anticipated release of the Income and Expenditure Survey (IES) report. Inflation heats up to 3,0% Consumer inflation increased for a second straight   read more »