Cost of Living | Fuel hikes push up food costs

South Africans are facing the prospect of higher food prices as rising fuel costs continue to push up the cost of transporting goods across the country.

The latest fuel hikes are expected to increase pressure on retailers, with those costs likely to be passed on to consumers at the tills. This comes as many households are already struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living, raising concerns about the affordability of basic food items.

For more on the impact on food prices and household budgets, we speak to Mervyn Abrahams from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group.

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