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The price of everything is set to rise: How October's fuel price hikes will affect your wallet
Brace your wallet: Essential goods, interest rates, and commute costs are set to rise as fuel prices hit another record high this October.
South Africa
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South African households are facing growing financial pressure, with consumers already committing a rising share of their income to repayments and having less left over for everyday expenses.
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- 28 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 5, 2026
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- IOL