Rwanda’s inflation rose to 14.5% in July 2026, as households faced higher costs for transport, housing, energy and food. The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda said consumer prices were 14.5% higher than in July 2025, with some of the sharpest increases recorded in essential goods and services. Transport costs jumped 24.2% year-on-year, while housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 21%. The July figures show that inflationary pressure is increasingly concentrated in areas that directly affect household budgets and business costs. For households whose incomes have not risen at the same pace, the 14.5% inflation rate represents a significant squeeze on purchasing power as the cost of basic goods and services continues to rise.