

While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming.
According to Investec Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, South Africa’s inflation print for December, at 3.6% y/y, was little changed from November, though still reflected a rise.
Inflation in January is expected to be around a similar rate, before dropping off to reach 3.0% in March 2026.
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