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Food price warning for Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar, and others in South Africa | SA News

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas
 ·19 Mar 2026

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South Africans are being warned to watch out for rising food prices as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and logistics costs, with consumer advocates cautioning shoppers against opportunistic retailers.

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) also warned retail businesses to be upfront with consumers in stating where higher costs lie, as concerns have arisen over opportunistic food price hikes.

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