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Consumer prices, September 2026

Inflation in September 2026

4.5%

Annual inflation. It was 4.4% in August 2026.

Consumer prices were 4.5% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier, up from 4.4% in August. Transport added the most to the rate.

Source: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Consumer Price Index, September 2026 (P0141). Source released 21 October 2026. Checked on SA Data Hub 26 October 2026.

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