Annual Food Inflation Slows to 4.1% in June 2026
Latest Tanzania economy news · Annual Food Inflation Slows to 4.1% in June 2026 explained · 2026 updates · updated Aug 21, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment
TLDR
- Annual food inflation in Tanzania slowed to 4.1% in June 2026, down from 5.6% in May 2026 and 7.3% in June 2025.
- The decrease in food inflation is attributed to improved availability of maize, rice, and beans due to ongoing harvests.
- Headline inflation eased to 4.0% in June 2026, remaining within the national target range of 3 to 5%.
- Core inflation rose to 3.7% in June 2026, driven by increases in transport, personal care, and social protection services.
- The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) reported stocks of 480,219 tonnes in June 2026 after releasing 16,812.3 tonnes of maize and paddy to traders.