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The latest Pietermaritzburg Economic, Justice & Dignity Household Affordability Index has shown a tremendous upsurge in the price of essential food items. The average total household food basket increased by 13.6% YoY between Jun’21 and Jun’22 to R4,689. Some specific increases are shown below:
Cooking Oil: 69%
Beef: 18%
Brown Bread: 15%
Canned Beans: 14%
Maize Meal: 11%
Source:Â one