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2026.08.2113:30:00UTC+00Malawi’s Inflation Eases Slightly in July as CPI Growth Slows to 20.8%

Malawi’s consumer price inflation eased marginally in July 2026, with the year-over-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 20.8%, down from 21.1% in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 21 August 2026, indicate a modest cooling in price pressures compared with the same month a year earlier.

Both the June and July readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring how prices in each month evolved relative to the corresponding month in the previous year. While inflation remains elevated, the slight decline from June to July suggests a tentative shift toward slower price growth in Malawi’s economy. Investors and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming releases closely to assess whether this marks the beginning of a more sustained disinflation trend or a temporary pause in upward price momentum.

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