Ghana’s inflation rose for the third consecutive month in June, climbing to 5.3% from 3.7% in May, as sharp increases in ginger prices and rising costs in transport, housing, and education offset gains from falling staple food prices.
According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), headline inflation remains significantly lower than the 13.7% recorded in June 2025, but persistent pressures in the services sector continue to drive household costs.
Food inflation increased modestly to 3.9% in June from 3.3% in May, while non-food inflation accelerated more sharply to 6.3% from 4.1%. Services inflation stood at 9.4%, well above goods inflation of 3.7%.
Ginger prices surged by 102.5% year-on-year, making it the fastest rising item in the consumer basket. Other notable increases were recorded for shrimps (90.8%), mangoes (87.2%), bananas (47.8%), avocado pear (43.8%), fresh coconut (39.3%), and palm fruits (37.8%).
In contrast, improved harvests led to significant price drops for several staples. Kontomire prices fell by 38%, while garden eggs, maize, millet, and beans also recorded double-digit declines.
Transport fares were the largest contributor to headline inflation (10.5%), followed by rental costs (8.4%) and secondary school fees (7.2%). Among food items, ginger, river fish, cooked rice, fresh tomatoes, and yam were key drivers.
The GSS noted that inflation remains largely domestic, with locally produced goods recording 6.7% inflation and accounting for 86.6% of headline inflation, compared to imported inflation of 2.3%.
Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu said the data highlight persistent pressures from services and locally produced items rather than imports.
The mixed inflation picture shows Ghanaian households experiencing two realities: relief from lower prices on some staple crops and vegetables, offset by rising costs in essential non-food services that form a large part of monthly spending.