Ghana Inflation Rises to 5.2% in September as Food Costs Accelerate

Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 5.2% in September 2026 from 5.0% in August.

Food inflation accelerated to 4.0% from 3.0%, driving the overall headline uptick.

Non-food inflation moderated to 6.2%, while services inflation stayed high at 8.3%.

The Bank of Ghana kept its policy rate steady at 14.0% to manage expectations.

Ghana Inflation Rises to 5.2% in September as Food Costs Accelerate

Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 5.2% in September 2026 from 5.0% in August.

Food inflation accelerated to 4.0% from 3.0%, driving the overall headline uptick.

Non-food inflation moderated to 6.2%, while services inflation stayed high at 8.3%.

The Bank of Ghana kept its policy rate steady at 14.0% to manage expectations.

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