Air fryers in, post boxes and landlines out as Stats SA updates inflation basket
28 January 2025 - 19:43
In an era in which landlines are becoming museum pieces and air fryers are the new kitchen status symbol, Stats SA has updated its consumer price index (CPI) baskets and weights to match the new spending habits.
Chief director of price statistics at Stats SA Patrick Kelly released the updated basket and weights on Tuesday reflecting its latest analysis of how SA consumers spend their money...
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