Food price hikes: shop around for bargains on basics
Cooking oil, butternut, sugar, potatoes, flour and maize meal driving price differences in grocery costs
08 August 2023 - 11:10
As the battle for a bargain basket of staple goods continues for most households on a budget, the actual cost of basics in July was slightly cheaper than in June, but the price difference between the cheapest and most expensive chains is looming larger than ever. ..
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