South Africans Feel the Impact of Charcoal Price Hike as Braai Season Approaches in Major Supermarkets Across the Country

With Human Rights weekend around the corner, many South Africans are gearing up for a traditional braai, but they may have noticed something unusual while shopping—higher prices for charcoal at major supermarkets across the country.

Price Increases at Major Supermarkets

A closer look at the prices of charcoal across some of the country’s biggest retailers shows that while some have raised their prices, others have maintained theirs.

For instance, both Checkers and Shoprite have raised the cost of a 4kg bag of charcoal from R75.99 to R79.99.

Meanwhile, Pick n Pay and Woolworths have kept their prices steady, with Pick n Pay offering the 4kg bag for R69.99 and Woolworths pricing theirs at R104.99.

This puts Pick n Pay in the lead as the most affordable option for charcoal, while Woolworths stands out as the most expensive.

The Best Deals for Your Braai

If you’re planning to fire up the grill this weekend, you might also be on the lookout for the best prices on other braai essentials.

Here’s a quick comparison of some of the popular items you’ll need for the perfect South African braai.

Keep in mind that we’ve excluded any discounts or loyalty card specials in this breakdown, and the prices shown reflect those in Gauteng.

What’s in the Braai Basket?

Here’s how some of the most common braai items stack up across four major supermarkets:

Are Price Differences Worth It?

When it comes to saving money, would you change where you shop based on price differences? While some shoppers might not mind paying a little extra for convenience or quality, others might prefer to go where the deals are better.

If you think we missed any key items in our comparison, feel free to share your thoughts or let us know if there’s another supermarket essential you’d like us to check next time.