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Food commodities vendors and customers at Kimironko Market in Kigali. File
Economy

Traders warned against unfair price hikes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Recent monetary tightening by the National Bank of Rwanda reflects a necessary response to inflationary pressures, particularly those driven by external shocks. Dan Gatsinzi

Households feel the squeeze as living costs continue to rise

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE

How Rwanda is navigating the US–Iran war fallout

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced that petrol would henceforth be capped at RWF 2,938 per litre, while diesel was kept at RWF 2,205 per litre. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Economy

Health, energy costs push inflation to 9.2% in March

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026
PHOTO BY OSWALD MUTUYEYEZU

From pump to plate: Navigating the fuel price surge

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during a press conference. BK Group has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, posting a net profit of Rwf110.1 billion.
Featured

BK Group delivers strong double-digit profit growth as asset base reaches new milestone

Friday, April 03, 2026
IMF team representative Albert Touna Mama during a press conference in Kigali on Thursday, April 2. Kellya Keza.
Economy

IMF cuts Rwanda’s growth forecast to 6.8% amid Middle East conflict

Thursday, April 02, 2026
(L-R) IMF team representative Albert Touna Mama, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference on Thursday, April 2. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

IMF agrees $250m support to help Rwanda handle economic shocks

Thursday, April 02, 2026