Zambia’s consumer price inflation remained unchanged on a month-over-month basis in August 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) advancing 0.2%, the same rate recorded in July 2026. According to data updated on 27 August 2026, the latest reading signals a continuation of short-term price stability, as the pace of price increases did not accelerate or slow compared with the prior month.
The comparison is based on month-over-month changes, meaning August’s 0.2% rise is measured against price levels in July, while July’s 0.2% increase had been measured against June. The repetition of the same rate over two consecutive months suggests that, at least in the near term, inflationary pressures have neither intensified nor eased, offering a clearer baseline for assessing future shifts in Zambia’s price environment.
