10.06.202617:00:00UTC+00Mozambique’s Annual Inflation Jumps to 7.22% in May, Up Sharply from April/title

Mozambique’s consumer price inflation accelerated markedly in May 2026, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 7.22% year-over-year, according to data updated on 10 June 2026. This marks a sharp increase from April 2026, when annual inflation stood at 4.41%.

The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring price changes in each month against the same month a year earlier. The previous reading for April reflected a 4.41% rise versus April of the prior year, while the latest May figure shows a 7.22% increase versus May a year earlier, underscoring a significant pick-up in inflation pressure over just one month.

The steep move from April to May suggests mounting cost pressures in Mozambique’s economy, and will likely draw attention from policymakers, businesses, and consumers as they assess the implications for purchasing power and potential policy responses in the months ahead./body