Accra:The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased by 5.2% in September 2026 compared to the same month in 2025. This data was published by the Statistical Services on Friday.

According to Cyprus News Agency, The categories that experienced the most significant increases compared to September 2025 were Transport (13.3%), Restaurants and Accommodation Services (11.2%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, and Other Fuels (9.5%). In contrast, the largest declines were seen in Clothing and Footwear (-10.4%) and Information and Communication (-0.9%).

When compared to August 2026, the HICP decreased by 0.4%. The categories that saw the highest increases during this period were Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, and Other Fuels (3.3%), Educational Services (1.5%), and Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (1.3%). Meanwhile, Restaurants and Accommodation Services and Transport recorded the most significant decreases, at -3.3% and -2% respectively.

The Energy category experienced the greatest changes, with a 20.2% increase compared to September 2025 and a 5% increase from August 2026. For the period from January to September 2026, the HICP recorded a 3.2% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.