Egypt's July inflation reaches 13 percent
The annual inflation rate in Egypt rose to 13% in July 2026, compared to 12.2% in June, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. This increase was driven by a 31.1% rise in prices for housing, water, electricity, gas, and fuel; a 21.1% increase in transport and communications; and a 20% rise in education. Meanwhile, monthly prices saw a slight increase of 0.1%, with a 2.1% decrease in the prices of meat and poultry; a 0.6% rise in housing costs; and a 1.4% increase in furniture and household equipment.
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