{
  "id": 14784608,
  "title": "Ethiopia Inflation Slows to 14.9%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ethiopia-inflation-slows-to-14-9",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-15T20:30:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/ethiopia-inflation-14-9-september-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethiopia's inflation rate slowed to 14.9% in September 2026, according to the Ethiopian Statistical Service. This decrease from 15.1% in August marks the second consecutive monthly drop. While food prices still lag behind a year ago, the overall inflation remains above the 13.2% level recorded in September 2025. The slowest-rising food group was vegetables, which increased by 11.4%, while sugar, honey, and chocolate rose the most, up 39.8% compared to last year. Non-food items also contributed significantly to inflation, with alcohol and tobacco prices up 18.2%, and education rising 17.8%. The central bank, led by Governor Eyob Tekalign, raised the policy rate to 16% in July, aiming to curb high inflation. The Ethiopian birr has weakened since the 2024 switch to a floating exchange rate, impacting the cost of imported goods. The National Bank of Ethiopia plans to auction US$140 million each month through December to supply dollars in the market. The International Monetary Fund's loan program for Ethiopia emphasizes tight monetary policy, and the next review will assess whether inflation is under control.",
  "summary": "Ethiopia's annual inflation slowed to 14.9% in September from 15.1%, yet sugar and meat prices keep climbing and the central bank's policy rate stands at 16%. The post Ethiopia Inflation Slows to 14.9% appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}