Rwanda’s consumer price inflation accelerated in February 2026, with the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 9.20%, up from 8.90% in January 2026. The data, updated on 10 March 2026, indicate a modest but continued build-up in price pressures in the Rwandan economy.
Both the January and February readings are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s price level with the same month a year earlier. The uptick from 8.90% to 9.20% suggests that inflationary momentum has not yet eased and may remain a key consideration for policymakers, businesses, and households monitoring the cost of living in the months ahead.
