Ghana Inflation Rate Quickens to 3.4% in April

Ghana’s annual inflation rate inched up to 3.4% in April 2026 from 3.2% in March. Non-food inflation accelerated to 4.2% from 3.9%, largely on account of fuel prices, while food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation eased to 2.2% from 2.3% in March. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 1%, the strongest increase since February 2025, after a 0.1% increase the month before.

Ghana’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March 2026 from 3.3% in February, sustaining a 15-month downward trend. This was the lowest reading since the 2021 rebasing, as the cedi has maintained stability, helping to curb price growth. Prices moderated slightly for both food (2.3% vs 2.4% in February) and non-food products (3.9% vs 4%). Inflation for domestically produced goods rose to 4.9% in March from 4.5% in February. Meanwhile, prices for imported goods fell by 0.6%, after a 0.6% rise in February, likely reflecting favorable exchange rate effects. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.1%, after increasing by 0.8% in the previous month.

Ghana’s annual inflation rate fell to 3.3% in February 2026 from 3.8% in January, marking the 14th consecutive month of slowing price growth. This was the lowest reading since the 2021 rebasing, amid the ongoing strength of the cedi. The food inflation rate fell to 2.4% from 3.9% in January, while non-food price growth accelerated to 4% from 3.9%. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose by 0.8%, after a 0.2% increase in the previous month.