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Egypt's urban inflation eases to 13.9%, slowest since February, as food costs surge
October 10, 2026 at 01:30 PM
Egypt's statistics agency reported urban inflation slowed for a second month to 13.9% in September, its lowest since February, while monthly price rises accelerated.
- CAPMAS said urban living costs rose 13.9% year-on-year in September, down from 14.5% in August, the lowest since February.
- Urban prices rose 1.3% month-on-month in September, accelerating from 0.1% in August.
- Annual inflation nationwide reached 12.8% in September, up from 12.7% in August.
- Food and beverage prices rose 3.2% monthly, led by vegetables up 15.1%, with housing, electricity and fuel up 0.8%.