Egypt inflation signs diverge in September
Egypt experienced a rise in the annual inflation rate to 12.8% during September 2026, with a monthly increase of 1.5%. The surge in prices of vegetables, meats, and fruits exerted significant pressure on overall prices, especially as vegetable prices jumped by 15.1% on a monthly basis. Although inflation in urban areas decreased to 13.9% compared to 14.5% in August, the increase in food prices—particularly vegetables, which rose by 30.9%—continued. Additionally, there were substantial increases in housing and transportation costs, both exceeding 20%.
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