The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has urged households, businesses, and government to take advantage of the declining inflation trend to strengthen resilience and drive economic stability.
In its September 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) where inflation fell to 9.4 percent, the GSS outlined key recommendations aimed at sustaining the gains and mitigating regional disparities.
For households, the Service advised prudent financial management in the face of easing but still present price pressures.
It encouraged families to budget smarter, avoid unnecessary spending, and save whenever possible. “This is the time for households to plan ahead, set aside whatever little they can, and build buffers for future uncertainties,” the report stressed.
The report called upon businesses to invest in efficiency and retool their supply chains, particularly by sourcing more from local producers.
The GSS said companies should cut waste and pass cost savings to consumers where inputs have become cheaper. Such a move, it argued, would not only enhance competitiveness but also help build trust between firms and their customers.
On the part of the government, the Service urged the maintenance of fiscal discipline and targeted interventions to keep food prices stable. Strengthening storage facilities, improving irrigation systems, and investing in transport infrastructure were highlighted as crucial steps to prevent food-driven inflationary spikes.
The report also drew attention to sharp regional disparities in inflation, with the North East region recording the highest rate at 20.1 percent and the Bono East region, the lowest at 1.2 percent.
Addressing these gaps, the GSS noted that it requires coordinated action to improve local supply, reduce transport bottlenecks, and ensure equitable market access across the country.
The Service emphasised that the current disinflation path signals macroeconomic stability but warned that sustaining it depends on proactive decisions by all stakeholders.
“The decline in inflation presents an opportunity to reset. Households, businesses, and policymakers alike must act decisively to build a more resilient economy that benefits all,” the report added.
