Producer inflation eases from record levels in January
Producer inflation moderated in January, but economists warn price pressures are set to persist
24 February 2022 - 14:15
Producer inflation moderated by more than expected in January, but remained above 10%, with SA manufacturers still grappling with supply-chain disruptions and elevated energy and food prices.
The producer price index (PPI) for final manufactured goods rose 10.1% in January from a record 10.8% in December 2021, and by less than the 10.4% acceleration expected by economists...
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