CPI Inflation 3.2% Monthly, 15.2% Annual - March 2026
Summary
The Central Bank of Egypt released March 2026 inflation data showing monthly urban headline CPI inflation at 3.2 percent, up from 2.8 percent in February 2026. Annual headline CPI inflation reached 15.2 percent compared to 13.4 percent the prior month. Monthly core CPI inflation recorded 2.0 percent with annual core inflation at 14.0 percent. The monthly inflation note will be published on April 15, 2026.
What changed
The Central Bank of Egypt published March 2026 CPI inflation statistics from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. Monthly headline CPI rose to 3.2 percent from 2.8 percent in February, while annual headline inflation increased to 15.2 percent from 13.4 percent the prior month. Core CPI monthly inflation decreased to 2.0 percent from 3.0 percent in February, with annual core inflation at 14.0 percent versus 12.7 percent previously.
This inflation data provides economic indicators for financial institutions, investors, and businesses operating in Egypt. The increase in annual headline and core inflation rates signals rising price pressures that may influence monetary policy decisions. Affected parties should monitor the full monthly inflation note due April 15, 2026 for detailed analysis and economic context.
What to do next
- Monitor for April 15 inflation note publication
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CPI Press Release March 2026
09 Apr 2026
Inflation Data for March 2026
Cairo, Egypt, April 9, 2026 — Monthly urban headline CPI inflation, released today by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, recorded 3.2 percent in March 2026 compared with 1.6 percent in March 2025 and 2.8 percent in February 2026. On an annual basis, urban headline CPI inflation recorded 15.2 percent in March 2026 compared with 13.4 percent in February 2026.
Monthly core CPI inflation, computed by the Central Bank of Egypt, recorded 2.0 percent in March 2026 compared with 0.9 percent in March 2025 and 3.0 percent in February 2026. On an annual basis, core CPI inflation recorded 14.0 percent in March 2026 compared with 12.7 percent in February 2026.
Inflation statistics are available on the CBE’s website. The monthly inflation note will be published on April 15, 2026.
This page was last updated 09 Apr 2026
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