Egypt's urban inflation rises to 15.2% in March 2026

Egypt's annual urban inflation rate increased to 15.2 percent in March 2026, up from 13.4 percent in February, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics CAPMAS. Monthly inflation also saw an increase, reaching 3.3 percent in March, compared to 2.7 percent in the preceding month. Nationally, annual inflation across Egypt rose to 13.5 percent in March, from 11.5 percent in February. This reflects ongoing upward pressure on consumer prices. A Reuters survey had previously projected Egypt’s urban inflation to reach 14.7 percent in March, attributing this to the economic impact of the conflict involving Iran, which has contributed to higher fuel costs and currency depreciation.