Egypt’s consumer inflation quickened in February 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 13.40% year-over-year, up from 11.90% in January 2026. The latest data, updated on 10 March 2026, signal a renewed pickup in price pressures in Africa’s third-largest economy.
Both readings are calculated on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month to the same month a year earlier. The February increase suggests that inflationary forces strengthened compared with the start of the year, potentially reflecting higher costs across key consumer categories and adding to pressure on household purchasing power.
The acceleration from January to February will be closely watched by investors and policymakers as they assess the trajectory of inflation and its implications for interest rates, currency stability, and broader economic conditions in Egypt.
