Even as Ghana’s inflation eases to its lowest point in more than three years, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is warning households not to let their guard down, especially at the dinner table and on their utility bills.
The latest data from the GSS shows that year-on-year inflation for June 2025 fell to 13.7%, down from 18.4% in May, marking the sixth straight month of decline. But food prices remain a stubborn force, contributing 7 percentage points to the overall rate.
In its data, the GSS advised households to adopt smarter purchasing habits to stretch their cedis further.
“With food inflation still contributing 7 ppts to the 13.7% headline rate, households should lean into bulk purchases of staples, buy local produce where possible, and favor in-season vegetables, cereals, and proteins, which are experiencing sharper price drops.”
Ghanaians are also being encouraged to rethink how they use electricity and manage their housing costs. According to the June CPI data, rent, electricity, and refuse disposal were among the top five inflation drivers. Electricity alone recorded a year-on-year jump of 139.3%, while refuse disposal rose 130.9%, and rent costs surged 86%.
“With electricity, refuse disposal, and rent, being among the biggest drivers of inflation, households should explore energy-saving practices,” the GSS advised.
Despite the overall decline in inflation, the situation remains uneven across the country. The Upper West Region posted the highest regional inflation rate at 32.3%, more than double the national average. The Bono East Region, by contrast, recorded the lowest at 8.4%.
While the falling national figures signal that some economic pressure is lifting, the cost of living remains fragile. Food and utilities may still stretch household budgets, and conscious consumer behavior, will be essential to sustain the current gains.
