
Overall Monthly Inflation Rate Increased to 0.2 Percent
The overall monthly inflation for October 2022 was recorded at 0.2 percent compared with -0.4 percent the previous month (see Figure 10). This outturn was mainly attributed to price increases in both food and non-food items.
Figure 10: Overall Monthly Inflation, Oct 2021-Oct 2022 (%)
Monthly Inflation Rates for Food and Non-Food Items, October 2021- October 2022
Monthly food inflation for October 2022 was 0.4 percent, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from -0.2 percent in September 2022. This development was mainly attributed to general price increases for Fish (Buka Buka, Fresh Kapenta, Dried Bream-Medium size); Fruits (Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Watermelon, Avocados); Vegetables (Rape, Pumpkin leaves, Spinach, Cabbage, Tomatoes, impwa, Sweet potatoes). Â
Monthly non-food inflation for October 2022 was recorded at -0.2 percent from -0.6 percent in September 2022 (see Table 5). This outturn was mainly attributed to price increases for Fuels & lubricants (Diesel, Petrol, brake fluids); Transport Equipment (car battery, CV joints) and Hammer milling charge.
Table 5: Overall Monthly Inflation Rate for Food and Non-Food Items, Oct 2021-Oct 2022 (%)
Weight: | Oct-
2021 |
Nov-
2021 |
Dec-
2021 |
Jan-
2022 |
Feb-
2022 |
Mar-
2022 |
Apr-
2022 |
May-
2022 |
June- 2022 | July- 2022 | July- 2022 | Sep-
2022 |
Oct-
2022 |
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 Total | 1,000.00 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.4 | 0.2 |
 Food | 534.85 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | -0.2 | 0.4 |
 Non-Food | 465.15 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.2 |