GSS unveils plan to sustain single-digit inflation
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
Ghana has recorded its first single-digit inflation in four years, with the rate easing to 9.4 per cent in September 2025.
In response, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has unveiled a roadmap to safeguard the gains and prevent a rebound in price pressures.
Presenting the plan to stakeholders, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu described the disinflation trend as “an opportunity to reset,” urging households, businesses and policymakers to adopt measures that will translate the achievement into improved living standards and stronger business confidence.
The GSS advised families to embrace prudent financial planning, including smarter budgeting, reduced non-essential spending and consistent saving.
Dr Iddrisu encouraged households to “take advantage of the falling inflation to plan ahead,” stressing that even modest savings can serve as a buffer against future shocks.
Businesses were urged to capitalise on easing price pressures to retool, improve efficiency and diversify supply chains with greater reliance on local producers.
Passing on cost savings to consumers would enhance competitiveness and build consumer trust as the economy stabilises, the Service noted.
On the government’s part, the GSS called for strict fiscal discipline and targeted investment in food systems, including storage facilities, irrigation schemes and transport networks, to curb food-driven inflation.
It also highlighted the need to address regional disparities, with some areas still experiencing above-average inflation.
“The disinflation path we are witnessing is promising, but sustaining it will require coordinated effort from all stakeholders,” Dr Iddrisu noted.
