Egypt's annual inflation rate slightly decreases to 13.4% in April

Egypt's annual inflation rate eased to 13.4 percent in April 2026, a slight decrease from 13.5 percent in the previous month, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. The nationwide consumer price index reached 287.9 points in April, with a monthly inflation rate of 1.2 percent compared to March. This monthly increase was primarily driven by higher prices in various food and consumer categories. Cereals and bread rose by 1.4 percent, fish and seafood by 1.8 percent, oils and fats by 1.2 percent, fruits by 3.8 percent, and vegetables by 5.1 percent. Other food and beverage categories, including sugar, coffee, tea, and tobacco, also saw price increases. Non-food categories such as fabrics, ready-made garments, footwear, and clothing services also experienced price hikes. Housing-related expenses, including actual housing rents, maintenance and repair services, and electricity, gas, and other fuel materials, continued to rise. Household goods and furnishings, healthcare, and transportation costs also increased. However, some categories recorded declines in April, with meat and poultry prices falling by 6.4 percent, dairy, cheese, and eggs by 0.3 percent, and personal belongings by 0.1 percent.