Egypt Inflation Jumps to 13.5% On Food, Transport Costs

Egypt’s annual inflation rate rose to 13.5% in March from 11.5% in February, driven by higher food and transport costs, according to CAPMAS.

Consumer prices increased 3.3% month-on-month, with the consumer price index reaching 284.4 points. The rise reflects broad-based price increases across key sectors.

Food and beverage prices climbed 5.2% during the month, led by a 21.8% increase in vegetable prices. Meat and poultry rose 5.9%, while fruit prices increased 2.0%.

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