Ghana’s year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 5.2 percent in September 2026, from 5.0 percent in August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
The monthly inflation rate for September stood at 1.1 percent, reflecting a rise in the general price level of goods and services consumed by households during the month.
Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, said the September figures point to a relatively stable inflation environment, although food prices continue to exert pressure on household budgets.
“The rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index increased to 5.2 percent in September 2026 from 5.0 percent in August 2026. Food inflation accelerated during the period, while non-food inflation eased, highlighting differing price dynamics across consumption categories,” Dr Iddrisu said.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rose to 4.0 percent in September, up from 3.0 percent in August, indicating stronger price growth in the food basket. In contrast, non-food inflation slowed to 6.2 percent from 6.8 percent over the same period.
Regional inflation patterns remained uneven.
The Ashanti Region recorded the highest year-on-year inflation rate at 9.8 percent, while the Western Region posted a deflation rate of -0.5 percent, the lowest among all regions. Four regions registered inflation rates above the national average of 5.2 percent.
Dr Iddrisu noted that the regional disparities underscore the importance of monitoring local price developments to better understand inflationary trends across the country.
“While the national inflation rate remains relatively low, regional movements reveal significant differences in price pressures across the country. Continuous monitoring is essential to support evidence-based policy decisions,” he said.
The September inflation rate marks the third consecutive monthly increase since July and remains above the 3.2 percent recorded in March 2026, although it is significantly lower than the 9.4 percent recorded in September 2025.
Source: businesspostonline
