Egypt’s urban inflation eased slightly in November 2025, dipping to 12.3% from 12.5% in October, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). Monthly inflation slowed markedly to 0.3%, compared with 1.8% in the previous month. CAPMAS reported that the nationwide consumer price index reached 263.8 points.
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) released its data on Wednesday, indicating Egypt's urban inflation fell to 12.3% in November 2025. The nationwide consumer price index declined by 0.2% to 263.8 points from October. The drop was mainly attributed to a 15.8% fall in vegetable prices, along with a 0.2% decrease in cereals and bread, 1.5% in meat and poultry, 0.8% in fish and seafood, 1.2% in dairy products, and 0.4% in personal belongings.
However, several categories experienced price rises, including oils and fats up 0.3%, coffee, tea, and cocoa by 0.3%, mineral water by 0.4%, tobacco by 0.3%, fabrics by 0.6%, ready-made clothing by 1.2%, and clothing cleaning services by 1.4%. In housing, actual rent increased 2.1%, imputed rent 2.0%, and electricity, gas, and fuels 3.9%. Additional hikes occurred in private transport expenditure at 6.4% and transport services at 8.3%.
Monthly core CPI inflation stood at 0.8% in November 2025, compared to 2.0% in October, while annual core CPI rose to 12.5%. Nationwide annual inflation eased to 10% from 10.1%. On November 20, Egypt's Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 21% for deposits and 22% for lending.
In its statement, the MPC noted the decision reflected recent inflation trends, emphasizing the need for further monthly declines to meet targets. It anticipated a rise in headline inflation toward the end of the fourth quarter due to higher energy prices, followed by easing in the second half of 2026. The committee warned of upside risks from geopolitical tensions and stressed vigilant monitoring.
