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Ghana’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 5.0 Percent in August
Ghana’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.0 percent in August 2026, driven primarily by surging non-food prices. The increase marks a notable shift in the country’s economic indicators amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
2 Sept, 11:33 — 2 Sept, 12:58
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Ghana's inflation rises to 5.0% as non-food prices drive August surge - Graphic Online
Ghana's inflation rises to 5.0% as non-food prices drive August surge Graphic Online
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Inflation rises to 5.0% in August 2026
Although overall food inflation eased marginally, sharp increases in the prices of selected food items, coupled with rising costs of rent, transport, electricity, education and other essential services, continued to affect household budgets.
By Charles Nixon
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