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According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. The liquefied petroleum gas has become more expensive due to the conflict in the Middle East File
Energy

Why gas retailers are charging different prices across Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. File

Why Rwanda must never let a good energy crisis go to waste

Monday, April 20, 2026
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Economy

Health, energy costs push inflation to 9.2% in March

Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Imported Goods Index, which tracks price changes for goods brought into the country, increased by 9.1 per cent over the same period. File
Rwanda

Inflation rose 9.2% in February - NISR 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics increased by 15.6 per cent annually, while remaining stable compared to December. File
Economy

Inflation rises by 8.9% in January

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The urban Consumer Price Index rose by 8 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Consumer prices up 8% in December

Sunday, January 11, 2026
According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the main gauge of inflation—rose by 7.2 percent in November 2025. file
Economy

Consumer prices rise by 7.2% in November

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda addresses journalists during a press conference, on Thursday, August 21. Keza Kellya
Economy

Central bank raises lending rate to 6.75% to avert higher inflation

Thursday, August 21, 2025
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office. Numbers show that Rwanda's inflation rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June. File
Economy

What is behind the rise in inflation?

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The increase was driven mainly by higher prices for health services, restaurants and hotels, and alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics.
Economy

Rising health, hotel costs push July inflation to 7.3%

Monday, August 11, 2025
The cost of goods and services remained elevated in June 2025, with urban Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 7 per cent year-on-year up from 6.9 per cent in May 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Consumer prices rose 7% in June

Thursday, July 10, 2025