Egypt’s core consumer price inflation slowed in October 2026, offering a tentative sign of easing price pressures in the economy. The core CPI, measured on a year-over-year basis, fell to 13.10% in October from 14.10% in September.
The October reading, updated on 09 November 2026, reflects the change in prices compared with the same month a year earlier. The previous figure for September was likewise a year-over-year comparison, measuring price growth against September of the prior year.
The one-percentage-point decline suggests that underlying inflation, which strips out more volatile components, may be starting to moderate, potentially giving policymakers slightly more room in balancing inflation control with support for economic growth.
