The impact of petrol price movements on South African inflation
This paper analyses the impact of petrol price movements on inflation outcomes in South Africa since the mid-1970s. The results show that, over time, the direct contribution of petrol inflation to headline inflation has not only increased, but has also exceeded its weight in the consumer price index...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Energy in Southern Africa |
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Online Access: | https://journals.assaf.org.za/jesa/article/view/1597 |