Peanut Butter prices are skyrocketing
Peanut butter is a pantry staple in so many of our homes, but currently the high cost has left many struggling South Africans concerned about the rising cost.
One doesn’t have to look hard to find South Africans struggling to keep up as the price rises hit the country left, right, and centre. Over the last few years, many households have had to make cuts on some of their favourite household items and can now only afford the basics.
This week locals were left concerned about the increasing cost of living after spotting the price of a household favourite – peanut butter.
In the comment section of the post, South Africans discussed how they are struggling to make ends meet and have a constant concern for the future.
PRICE OF PEANUT BUTTER SADDENS SOUTH AFRICANS
Years ago, R2000 was enough to fill a trolley. These days, it is barely enough to sustain a family of four for more than two weeks.
Over the last year or so, South African households have been forced to make unpleasant adjustments in their lifestyles.
Despite making cuts everywhere possible, many people still can’t seem to make ends meet.
And now they have been left more worried about the future than ever after seeing the price of a jar of peanut butter.
A X user shared the photo of the peanut butter which costs R93 for one. The post was captioned, “Haibo,” with a crying face emoji.
Take a look below:
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MZANSI CAN’T DEAL
The post has saddened many who fear that they may have to make even more cuts than normal. Many complained about barely surviving as is.
“I’m not disputing the fact that we cannot afford it, but the prices of some goods are questionable at this point. Yet your unemployment Relief Fund is R350?” one person wrote while another added:
“People are going to starve..”