The annual inflation rate in Seychelles eased to 1.05% in October 2026, down from a near two-year high of 1.22% in September. The deceleration was largely driven by a sharp drop in fish prices (-6.77% vs 6.07% in September) and a slight decline in prices for other food items (-0.26% vs 0.32%).
In contrast, non-food inflation picked up, rising to 1.37% in October from 1.28% in the previous month. This reflected a rebound in prices for housing and utilities (0.09% vs -0.7%), health (0.72% vs -1.79%), and recreation and culture (2.47% vs -2.35%).
Meanwhile, price increases slowed in several categories, including alcoholic beverages (4.56% vs 5.25%), transport (4.76% vs 4.84%), and restaurants and hotels (1.94% vs 3.43%).
The annual core inflation rate also moderated, edging down to 1.09% in October from 1.24% in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.38%, reversing a 0.24% increase recorded in the previous month.
