Inflation for the month of August hit a record high of 15.9 %. This is the highest recorded since January 2010.<\/p>\n
Last month’s inflation increased from 15.3 % recorded in July to the current 15.9 %.<\/p>\n
The food inflation rate increased from 5% recorded in July to 5.1%. The group was dominated by the mineral water and soft drinks subgroup which recorded an inflation rate of 22.1%.<\/p>\n
The non-food group inflation increased from 23.1% to 24%. This was driven by housing, water, electricity and other fuels with an inflation rate of 61.7%.<\/p>\n
Inflation for imported items hit a rate of 21.6% while the locally produced items recorded a rate 13.8%.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Central Region recorded the highest inflation with a rate of 20.4 % while the Upper West region recorded the lowest rate of 12.3%.<\/p>\n
The Greater Accra region however recorded an inflation rate of 15.9% up from the rate of 15.3%<\/p>\n
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By: Anim Kwaku Boadu\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n
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