The price of rotisserie chicken in South Africa is skyrocketing!
If you want a chicken on the go, you better be ready to fork out some big bucks!
Pretty much everything in Mzansi has had a price hike, but this was just unexpected.
The increasing prices of petrol, oil, and electricity has decreased the standard of living around the county.
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But who would've thought that this price hike would affect our rotisserie chickens?
What once was a convenient and cost effective meal is now hitting the bank balance hard.
See the astronomical price increase below:
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Fuck petrol and electricity prices. Shit just got real! Woolies rotisserie chickens just hit the R105!! pic.twitter.com/smU81NP1Im
— Garth Breytenbach (@poormanscaviar) August 8, 2022
This price point sparked outrage among Tweeps.
Many stated that this price was "unacceptable" and called for a chicken boycott.
However, ENCA shares some good news.
This news outlet stated that despite the recent price surge, that is all about to change due to a change in import duties.
The price of chicken has been surging recently, but that is about to change. The government is suspending anti-dumping duties for 12 months. #DStv403 #eNCA #SouthAfricanMorning pic.twitter.com/C83mjGZ8IU
— eNCA (@eNCA) August 2, 2022
So there you have it, folks, no need to suspect fowl play and go on a chicken strike.
Decreasing prices will be coming soon.
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