Egypt's annual headline inflation accelerated to 13.5 per cent in April 2025, up from 13.1 per cent in March. Moreover, the country's Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed to 253.8 points in April, registering a monthly increase of 1.3 per cent compared to March 2025, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). Monthly prices changes Electricity, gas, and other fuels prices rose by 6.7 per cent along with a 15.6 per cent jump in cultural and recreational services. Food and beverage prices, however, declined by 1.2 per cent month-on-month (MoM), despite remaining 6.2 per cent higher year-on-year (YoY). Medical products, devices, and equipment increased by 11.4 per cent, while spending on outpatient services rose by 2.1 per cent. Transport costs climbed across the board, including an 8.6 per cent rise in private transport spending, an 8.2 per cent increase in transport services, and a 1.3 per cent uptick in vehicle purchases. The housing sector witnessed a 1.1 per cent increase in actual rent and a 0.3 per cent rise in water and other housing-related services. Ready-made garments went up by 2.0 per cent, footwear by 0.5 per cent, and personal care products by 2.4 per cent. The cost of personal effects jumped 4.3 per cent. Some food categories saw notable declines: meat and poultry dropped by 3.5 per cent, dairy, cheese, and eggs decreased by 0.6 per cent, oils and fats fell by 0.1 per cent, and fruits declined by 5.1 per cent. Annual price changes Food and beverage prices rose by 6.2 per cent YoY. Cereals and bread rose by 12.9 per cent, fish and seafood jumped 6.9 per cent. Dairy, cheese, and eggs saw an increase of 5.3 per cent. Fruits prices surged by 62.0 per cent, while vegetables prices soared by 0.2 per cent. Meat and poultry prices went down by 0.5 per cent, oils and fats prices dropped 0.7 per cent, and sugar and sugary foods fell by 1.2 per cent. Medical products, devices, and equipment increased by 47.7 per cent YoY, while outpatient services rose by 14.2 per cent. Transport costs rose 33.7 per cent YoY, with vehicle prices up by 14.4 per cent, private transport spending increasing by 27.7 per cent, and transport services climbing by 41.0 per cent. The housing sector saw a significant 18.4 per cent rise in annual prices, with a 39.3 per cent increase in electricity, gas, and other fuels, and an 11.9 per cent rise in actual housing rent. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
