Inflation rate for September increases marginally

The inflation rate for September 2024 has increased to 21.5 per cent from 20.4 recorded in August 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service has announced on Wednesday, October 2.

The increase is attributed the increase to a rise in food inflation.

Food inflation surged to 22.1 per cent from 19.1 in August 2024. However, non-food inflation declined to 20.9 per cent from 21.5 per cent in August 2024.

The report revealed that inflation on locally produced items and imported items increased.

Inflation on imported items increased to 17.0 per cent from 16.1 per cent in August, whereas locally produced items recorded inflation of 23.4 per cent from 22.2 per cent in August 2024.

Restaurants and accommodation services recorded 27.9 per cent whereas Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics recorded 27.6 per cent.

Also, Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels were recorded at 26.4 per cent, Education services had 23.7 per cent Health was recorded at 22.3 per cent and Food and non-alcoholic beverages were also recorded at 22.1 per cent.

The items recorded higher inflation than the overall rate of inflation of 21.5 per cent for September 2024.

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