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How did the regional inflation decline affect Uganda in June 2026?

Uganda recorded the lowest inflation rate among partner states in June The annual headline inflation across the East African Community (EAC) declined to an average of 7.8% in June 2026, down from 22.7% recorded a year earlier. This regional average was achieved despite core inflation rising to 7.0% during the same period. For Uganda, the partner state, the inflation rate was the lowest among all those covered by the EAC-HCPI, registering at 3.7% in June.

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  • Annual headline inflation across the East African Community declined to 7.8% in June.dailynews.co.tz
  • The regional average decline was from 22.7% a year earlier.dailynews.co.tz
  • Core inflation increased to 7.0% in June.dailynews.co.tz
  • Uganda recorded the lowest rate among the partner states at 3.7% in June.dailynews.co.tz

Why it matters

For Uganda, achieving the lowest inflation rate of 3.7% in June provided a measure of economic stability compared to the high rates seen elsewhere in the region. This low rate suggests that the country successfully managed to mitigate the sharp price increases seen in the region during that period.

However, the fact that core inflation was still rising to 7.0% in the region signals that underlying price pressures remain a concern. The EAC average of 7.8% masks significant divergence, with other partner states experiencing much higher rates, such as Rwanda and South Sudan at 13.0% each.

What we don't know yet

  • Whether the 3.7% inflation rate in Uganda is sustainable given the rising core inflation.
  • How the country plans to manage the persistent underlying price pressures indicated by the core inflation figures.

What would change this answer

The core inflation rate continues to rise above the headline rate in UgandaThe benefits of the low inflation rate may be offset by increasing costs of living.

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