Overall Monthly Inflation Rate Increased to 0.7 Percent

The overall monthly inflation for November 2022 was recorded at 0.7 percent compared with 0.2 percent the previous month (see Figure 3). This outturn was mainly attributed to price increases in both food and non-food items.

Figure 3: Overall Monthly Inflation, Nov 2021-Nov 2022 (%)

Monthly Inflation Rates for Food and Non-Food Items, November 2021-November 2022

Monthly food inflation for November 2022 was 0.9 percent, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from 0.4 percent in October 2022. This development was mainly attributed to general price increases for Cereals (Breakfast Mealie Meal, Roller Mealie Meal, Maize grain, Rice Imported); Fish (Frozen fish, Buka Buka, Dried Kapenta Mpulungu, Dried Bream-Medium size); Vegetables (Cabbage, Tomatoes, Green Beans) and Fruits (Bananas, Apples, Pineapples, Pawpaws.)

Monthly non-food inflation for November 2022 was recorded at 0.5 percent from -0.2 percent in October 2022 (see Table 5). This outturn was mainly attributed to price increases for Fuels & lubricants (Diesel, Petrol); Purchase of Motor cars (Toyota Hilux, Toyota corolla, Nissan ALMERA 1.5 Nissan Pick (Nissan Hardbody); Fuel and Lubricants (Diesel and Petrol) Bicycle and Repair Charges.

Table 5: Overall Monthly Inflation Rate for Food and Non-Food Items, Nov 2021-Nov 2022 (%)

	Weight:	Nov- 2021	Dec- 2021	Jan- 2022	Feb- 2022	Mar- 2022	Apr- 2022	May- 2022	June- 2022	July- 2022	Aug- 2022	Sep- 2022	Oct- 2022	Nov- 2022
Total	1,000.00	0.6	0.6	2.6	1.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.4	0.3	-0.4	0.2	0.7
Food	534.85	0.9	0.7	3.1	1.9	0.9	1.1	0.9	1.2	0.3	0.4	-0.2	0.4	0.9
Non- Food	465.15	0.3	0.5	1.9	1.5	0.6	0.1	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.1	-0.6	-0.2	0.5