Here’s when food prices might go up because of El Niño
South Africa could face another food price shock as El Niño threatens hotter, drier conditions, raising the risk of drought, crop losses and higher agricultural production costs.“In the medium term, the forecast El Niño drought is a concern, but it may only affect the direction of 2027 food price inflation, as it affects next season’s crop, which will be planted from mid-October, and come to market in mid-2027.”Sihlobo highlighted that a good crop season is reflected in lower consumer food price inflation.
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