FX.co ★ Mauritius Inflation Rate Hits Near 3-1/2-Year High

The annual inflation rate in Mauritius accelerated for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 6.4% in October 2026, up from 5.7% in September and the highest level since June 2023. The main upward contributions came from higher prices in transportation (11.4% vs. 7.6% in September), restaurants and hotels (9.4% vs. 9%), housing and utilities (8.9% vs. 8.9%), education (6.3% vs. 6.3%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.1% vs. 6.2%). By contrast, prices continued to fall in the communication category (-1.2% vs. -1.2%). On a monthly basis, the consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.6%, matching the rate recorded in September.