Annual Inflation, April 2022 (%)

Annual Food and Non-Food Inflation

Annual food inflation for April, 2022 was recorded at 14.1 percent compared to 15.3 percent recorded in
March 2022 (see Figure 2). This development was mainly attributed to price movements in food items
such as Meat (Brisket, Fillet steak, Chicken frozen); Vegetables (Pumpkin leaves, Sweet potato leaves,
Cabbage, Dried beans, Irish and Sweet potatoes) and Eggs.

The annual non-food inflation for April 2022 was recorded at 8.2 percent from 10.3 percent in March 2022.
The decrease in inflation was mainly attributed to price movements of non-food items such as Purchase of
vehicles; Glassware, tableware and household utensils (Ceramic ware-plate, Hotplate (2 plate); Kettle non
electrical, cooking pot); cement, charcoal, iron sheets and paint.