Economic Update
Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation slowed to 13.9% in September 2026, down from 14.5% the previous month, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.
Key Takeaways
- Annual non-food inflation declined to 18%, down from 19.5% in August.
- Annual food inflation rose to 7.2% in September, increasing from 6.3% in August.
- Monthly urban headline inflation reached 1.3%, driven partly by a 2.8% rise in food prices.
- Annual core inflation eased to 14.1% from 14.9% in the prior month.
The Central Bank of Egypt attributed the annual decline to favorable base effects and a general softening in non-food inflation despite seasonal increases in vegetable and poultry costs. #Egypt #Economy #Inflation #CBE #Finance