2026.09.1006:00:00UTC+00Egypt’s Annual Inflation Eases to 14.5% in August 2026

Egypt’s consumer price inflation eased slightly in August 2026, with the year-over-year CPI reading coming in at 14.50%, down from 14.90% in July 2026. The data, updated on 10 September 2026, indicate a modest moderation in price pressures compared with the same month a year earlier.

Both the current and previous readings are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring how prices in August and July 2026, respectively, have changed against the same months in the prior year. The small decline in the annual inflation rate suggests that while inflation remains elevated, upward momentum in consumer prices may be starting to lose some strength.

For policymakers and markets, the shift from 14.90% to 14.50% will be watched closely as they assess whether this marks the beginning of a more sustained cooling in inflation or a temporary pause in price growth. Continued updates in the coming months will be critical for forming expectations on interest rates, currency dynamics, and overall economic stability in Egypt.