New figures from the Ghana Statistical Service show that rising costs in housing and food were the main drivers of inflation in April 2026, even as price movements across other sectors remained mixed.
The report indicates that the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels category recorded notable price increases, making a significant contribution to overall inflation during the period.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages also continued to see steady price increases, maintaining their strong influence on the general price level.
In the education sector, prices rose moderately, while restaurants and accommodation services experienced a slowdown in price growth.
Other areas, including clothing and footwear, as well as recreation, sport and culture, recorded relatively mild increases.
Meanwhile, furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance, along with alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics, showed only small changes, suggesting more stable pricing conditions in those categories.
Price movements across different sectors remained mixed, according to the latest report from the Ghana Statistical Service, with some areas showing stability while others continued to fluctuate.
Personal care, miscellaneous goods and services, as well as insurance and financial services, recorded only slight changes, suggesting relatively low volatility in those categories.
In contrast, other sectors showed more noticeable shifts. The information and communication sector recorded a small decline, while health services experienced more significant fluctuations in costs.
Transport also remained unstable, reflecting ongoing adjustments in fares and fuel-related expenses.
Overall, the report indicates uneven price movements across sectors, even though broader inflation trends suggest signs of gradual stabilisation in the economy.