THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) says the family basket increased to US$616,43 in March after higher transport and fuel costs pushed up household expenses. In its latest publication, the CCZ said moderate fuel price increases emerged in early March before rising sharply during the weeks ending 20 March and 27 March 2026. By the…
Transport, fuel costs push family basket up
The sustained increase in diesel consumption could point to greater utilisation of trucks, machinery and equipment in sectors such as mining, agriculture, construction and manufacturing.