Ghana’s inflation outlook may be improving, but a sharp rise in food prices is emerging as a new concern, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has warned. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, he described the country’s recent inflation performance as a major achievement but cautioned that rising food costs could undermine the […]
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has revealed that charcoal has become the single biggest driver of inflation in Ghana, with prices surging by more than 50% over the past year and placing renewed pressure on household budgets. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, Dr Iddrisu said the development comes despite what he […]
Ghana’s annual inflation rate fell for the seventh consecutive month to 12.1 per cent in July, down from 13.7 per cent in June, marking the lowest level since October 2021, Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu announced today. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra today, Dr. Iddrisu noted that the sustained decline signals easing price […]
