More than half of African economies see inflation drop in August, but oil above $100 threatens gains

BusinessDay | 29-09-2026 10:36am |

A majority of African economies monitored experienced a decline in inflation during August, continuing a trend of disinflation across the continent. However, the report warns that oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel could threaten these gains. The data suggests that while many countries are seeing price pressures ease, external factors such as high energy costs remain a risk.

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