Malawi Inflation Rate Eased in January

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-03-16T15:45:18+00:00

Malawi's inflation rate decreased to 24.1% in February 2026, driven by a drop in food inflation. However, non-food inflation rose to 30% due to increased costs in housing, utilities, and transport, with monthly consumer prices rising 3.2%.

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2026-03-16 15:45:18

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Malawi’s annual inflation rate eased to 24.1% in February 2026, the lowest level since July 2022, down from 24.9% in January. The slowdown was largely due to food inflation, which fell to 20.8% from 22.1% in the previous month. In contrast, non-food inflation edged up to 30% from 29.8%. This increase was mainly attributed to stronger price pressures in housing and utilities, alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and transport, largely linked to higher fuel prices. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 3.2%, down from 3.7% in the previous month.

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