September 9, 2026
15.1%
Inflation eases to 15.1%, the second highest print of this cycle
Dabalinsi gatii gara 15.1%'tti laafe
By The Ensight desk
Consumer prices rose 15.1% in the year to August, down from 15.3% in July but well above the 13.6% of August 2025. Food was 14.9% and non-food 15.4%; education is the fastest single component at 25.3%. Month on month prices rose 0.9%, against 2.6% in July. The Monetary Policy Committee meets again at the end of September with the National Bank Rate at 16%.
Source: Ethiopian Statistical Service
Posted 4 Pagume 2018 E.C. · 11:00 EAT (5:00 Ethiopian time) · Published by Ensight (Mo Creatives)