Inflation for April 2026 has increased marginally from 3.2% to 3.4%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and inflation data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The modest rise was largely driven by increases in the prices of charcoal, rent, senior high school fees, smoked fish, and utilities. However, transport fares recorded a […] The post Inflation edges up marginally to 3.4% in April 2026 as services costs surge appeared first on The Herald ghana.
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Inflation edges up marginally to 3.4% in April 2026 as services costs surge
The Herald GhanaBy ab.teyeWed, 6 May 2026 · 1h ago0 views
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Ghana's inflation rate marginally increased to 3.4% in April 2026, up from 3.2%, according to the Ghana Statistical Service's Consumer Price Index data. This rise was primarily driven by higher costs for services, including charcoal, rent, senior high school fees, smoked fish, and utilities. Transport fares, however, saw a decrease during the same period.
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