Egypt’s annual core inflation falls to 13.1% in October – CBE

Egypt’s annual core inflation rate fell to 13.1 per cent in October from 14.1 per cent in September, data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) showed on Monday, although monthly core inflation accelerated.

Core consumer prices rose 1.2 per cent month-on-month in October, compared with 0.8 per cent in September, and 2.0 per cent in October 2025.

Core inflation excludes volatile items, including food and administered prices.

The CBE said it would publish its monthly inflation report on 15 Nov.