By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consumer Price Index rose by one-point-one percent month-on-month. The jump in the headline number was mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases. Economist, Dr Simiso Msomi says if government permits another fuel hike next month the consequences will be heavier on South Africans...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consumer Price Index rose by one-point-one percent month-on-month. The jump in the headline number was mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases. Economist, Dr Simiso Msomi says if government permits another fuel hike next month the consequences will be heavier on South Africans...</p>

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