Annual urban headline inflation accelerated to 13.4% in February 2026, up from 11.9% in January, driven by a seasonal increase in both food and non-food prices. Annual food inflation rose to 4.6%, while non-food inflation climbed to 19.3%. On a monthly basis, urban headline inflation rose to 2.8% in February 2026, compared with 1.2% in January and 1.4% in February 2025. Annual core inflation increased to 12.7% in February, from 11.2% in January, supported by higher private education fees and core food prices. Monthly core inflation stood at 3.0%, with core food items contributing 1.23 p.p., services 1.39 p.p., and retail items 0.34 p.p.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 23, 2026 15:59 UTC