South Africa inflation drops to lowest in over 4 years

South Africa inflation drops to lowest in over four years
South Africa's inflation rate dropped sharply in October to its lowest level since the peak of the COVID pandemic, data showed on Wednesday, buttressing expectations for another interest rate cut by the central bank this week.
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Independent economist Elize Kruger said fuel and food price developments play a greater role in October, which is considered a low survey month. South Africa’s government-regulated petrol and diesel prices fell by more than R1/ l in October.
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The South African Reserve Bank is scheduled to meet on Thursday and could adjust interest rates. October inflation declined from 3.8 percent in the previous month, primarily because of falling fuel prices according to the national statistics agency. "Petrol and diesel prices declined by 5.3 percent between September and October," said Stats SA.
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