Author: IMDb

South Africa is still experiencing mild food price inflation, with the latest food inflation print easing to 3.4% in March 2026 (from 3.7% in February). However, the fears of generally higher food prices continue to linger internationally. The underlying factor behind the likely surge in prices globally is the disruption to agricultural activity caused by the Middle East war’s impact on fuel and fertiliser supplies and prices. There also remain concerns about the likely negative impact of El Niño on global agricultural production in the 2026-27 season. These matters, however, remain part of possible negative outcomes in the months ahead.…

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