Solomon Islands CPI Rises 0.9% in September 2026
What happened
The Solomon Islands National Statistics Office reported that consumer prices rose by 0.9 per cent in September 2026, bringing the National Consumer Price Index to 137.8. The three-month moving average inflation rate was +3.6 per cent, with imported items rising at +3.8 per cent. Headline inflation varied by provincial town, with Honiara recording +4.1 per cent and Gizo recording +3.3 per cent.
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Why it matters
The increase in consumer prices, particularly in alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics, indicates inflationary pressures within the Solomon Islands. The difference in inflation rates across provincial towns suggests varying levels of cost increases and purchasing power across the nation.
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Who's involved
- Solomon IslandsThe geopolitical state reporting the national consumer price index.
- HoniaraThe provincial town where month-on-month prices rose 1.1 per cent.
- GizoThe provincial town where month-on-month prices fell 1.0 per cent.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Asian Development BankSpeculative
The Asian Development Bank could see changes in financial partnership terms if inflation increases country risk.
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The entities involved
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Gizo
capital city of Western Province, Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands
island sovereign state in Oceania
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Honiara
capital of Solomon Islands, on the tropical island Guadalcanal
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