SA producer price inflation eases for fifth month running
The data suggests receding input-cost pressures for factories in particular
26 January 2023 - 13:07
UPDATED 26 January 2023 - 22:30
Producer inflation eased for the fifth month running in December, reflecting mainly a moderation in fuel prices in line with international oil prices.
The producer price index (PPI), which measures changes in the prices of goods bought and sold by manufacturers, rose 13.5% in December year on year, beating the market’s forecast, Stats SA said in a statement on Thursday...
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