Core inflation
What the Bank of Uganda’s rise to 12 per cent means for the shilling, fuel and loans
How the Bank of Uganda's increase in its policy rate to 12 per cent could affect the shilling, pump prices, and existing loans and savings
Bank of Uganda raises benchmark rate to 12 per cent at special meeting
Uganda’s central bank lifted its rate to 12 per cent, the largest increase since 2011, and raised its inflation forecasts as the shilling weakened
Food and fuel push Uganda’s inflation to its highest since 2023
Annual inflation rose to 4.6 per cent from 4.1 per cent as matooke rose 16 per cent in a month and petrol and diesel stayed 30.9 and 42.5 per cent above last year
Rising energy prices push inflation higher in April
Inflation rose to 3% in April as fuel and transport costs increased, highlighting growing energy-driven price pressures
Inflation dips despite fastest rise in fuel costs in over a year
Uganda’s March inflation eased to 2.8% as core and food prices offset a sharp rise in energy costs
Inflation eases as education costs moderate
Annual inflation fell to 2.9% in February from 3.2% as education and service cost pressures eased
Inflation inches up to 3.2% on higher transport and service costs
January inflation rose to 3.2% as service costs jumped, offsetting easing food price pressures from December
Inflation holds steady at 3.1% as food prices climb
December's inflation held at 3.1% as rising vegetable and energy costs offset easing core price growth
Inflation falls for second consecutive month to 3.1%
Inflation slowed to 3.1 per cent in November, reflecting a cooldown in the prices of food items and crops, according to figures from the Uganda Bureau of StatisticsMore Core inflation
Central bank’s preferred measure of inflation eases to 14-month low
The Bank of Uganda's preferred measure of inflation eased to a 14-month low in September, a reading that gives its policy makers latitude to cut interest rates when they meet next Tuesday
Uganda’s consumer price growth slows in August
Uganda's consumer price growth slowed for the second straight month in August thanks to lower core inflation and food prices, bringing the annual inflation rate to its lowest level since June 2018
Core inflation rises at fastest pace in two years
Core consumer prices in Uganda rose by their quickest pace in two years in June, buoyed by higher service prices, according to data released on Friday
Uganda inflation rises to seven-month high in April
Uganda's inflation rose to a seven-month high in April, dragged higher by an increase in core consumer prices
Consumer prices unchanged in March but core inflation heats up
Inflation in Uganda was unchanged in March, but this will offer little relief to policymakers as core inflation, which measures underlying trends, rose for the third straight month
Consumer inflation unchanged in November
The increase in Uganda consumer prices remained unchanged from the previous month in November amid stabilising food prices, data published by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics show
Inflation slows down for second straight month in October on lower food and energy prices
Uganda's annual inflation rate, measured by the consumer price index, continued falling in October reflecting a slowdown in the prices of food and energy items, according to figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Consumer prices slow slightly in September but core inflation hits 12-month high
Uganda's annual consumer price inflation fell slightly in September, the first decline in four months, largely because of a slowdown in the annual food crops and related items inflation rate.
Communication taxes and old car ban push up August inflation
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics said Friday that the consumer prices index 12-month rate rose for the third straight month in August, mainly because of rising prices for services, particularly communication and transport.
Consumer inflation rises for second month in row
Uganda's annual headline inflation rate increased for the second consecutive month in July, mainly as a result of new taxes on social media and mobile money and higher car prices