South Africa’s poorest households are again feeling the pinch as prices of chicken – considered a staple and affordable meat protein – increased because of inflation, the higher cost of feed, record-breaking fuel prices and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The price of the white meat rose by R1.70 a kilogramme on Monday — from R42.19 to R43.89 — and is set to increase again in June, according to Donald MacKay, Trade Economist at XA International Trade Advisors, who spoke at a media briefing.
If this story helped you navigate your world, subscribe to the M&G today for just R30 for the first three months.
Subscribers get access to all our best journalism, subscriber-only newsletters, events and a weekly cryptic crossword.”
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
For all the latest information and advice from the Department of Health relating to Covid-19, please visit sacoronavirus.co.za
All material © Mail & Guardian Online. Material may not be published or reproduced in any form without prior written permission.
