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Updated · TradingView · Jun 30South Africa Household Inflation Outlook Jumps to 4.2% in Q2 as CPI Hits 4.5%
3 articles · Updated · TradingView · Jun 30Summary
- South Africa’s one-year-ahead household inflation expectations rose to 4.2% in Q2 2026 from a record-low 3.6% in the prior quarter.
- The survey was taken from May 18 to June 4, after annual inflation had accelerated to 4.5% from 3% as gasoline prices spiked to record levels.
- Two-year-ahead average inflation expectations also increased, climbing to 3.9% from 3.6%.
- The poll preceded the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has since eased global oil prices and lowered domestic fuel costs.
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