Government Urged to Lock in Disinflation Gains as Inflation Falls to 9.4%
Ghana’s inflation slowed to 9.4 per cent in September, its lowest level in more than three years, prompting calls from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for households, businesses and the government to safeguard the fragile disinflation.
Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu told stakeholders that the fall in prices created “a narrow window” for structural reforms to support a durable recovery. He urged households to take advantage of easing inflation to rebuild savings and reduce vulnerability to potential price shocks.
The GSS cautioned businesses to use the disinflationary environment to improve competitiveness by investing in efficiency and sourcing locally to reduce import exposure. Firms were also encouraged to pass cost savings to consumers, a move it said would bolster demand and trust in the private sector.
On the policy side, the service pressed the government to maintain fiscal discipline while prioritising investment in food systems, including storage, irrigation and transport infrastructure, to prevent renewed volatility in food prices. Tackling regional disparities in inflation was also flagged as a critical challenge.
Analysts say the latest reading reinforces confidence that Ghana is moving closer to price stability following a period of steep inflationary pressures. However, they warn that risks remain elevated given fiscal constraints, external financing needs and global commodity price volatility.
