Fiji Inflation Rate Highest Since 2011

2026-11-03 01:46 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

Fiji’s annual inflation accelerated to 9.0% in October 2026 from 6.8% in the previous month, marking the highest inflation rate since October 2011.

The acceleration was driven by faster rises in food prices, with food inflation jumping to 11.6%, its highest level since April 2024, from 7.6% in September.

Meanwhile, housing inflation rose to 6.8% from a four-month low of 4.9%, while transport inflation climbed to a four-month high of 17.6% (vs 12.2%).

Inflation also accelerated for household equipment and routine household maintenance (0.4% vs 0.1%).

Meanwhile, inflation eased for miscellaneous goods and services (2.9% vs 3.1%) and furnishings, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco (12.9% vs 13.9%), while remaining flat for clothing and footwear.

Education inflation was steady at 0.4%.

On a monthly basis, the CPI increased 1.9% in October, rebounding sharply from a 0.4% drop in September and marking the first monthly increase in four months.



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