Inflation hits harder as 77.2% of Nigerian households report high prices – CBN
The share of Nigerian households that perceived inflation as high rose to 77.2% in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August. This is according to the latest Inflation expectations survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The increase came as the overall Inflation Perception Index rose to 43.1 points from 39.6 points in August, […] The post Inflation hits harder as 77.2% of Nigerian households…
According to the latest Inflation expectations survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 77.2% of Nigerian households reported experiencing high inflation in September 2026, up from 67.2% in August. This indicates that inflation remained a significant concern among respondents, with expectations for a gradual easing of inflation over the next three and six months.
The survey also highlighted that respondents identified energy, interest rates, exchange rates, and insecurity as major contributors to their perception of inflation. Despite the stronger perception of current inflation, respondents expressed more moderate expectations for the months ahead, with businesses showing stronger expectations of moderation over the longer period.
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