Radio Progress News first radio station in the Upper West Region
Data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicate that prices of certain items have risen by over 40 percent compared to the same period in 2023.
According to the data, fresh Okro topped the list with a year-on-year inflation of 87.8%, while fresh green pepper ranked second with a year-on-year inflation of 71.0%.
Fresh tomatoes ranked third with a yearly average price change of 67.5% and a monthly price variation of 27.1%.
Nine new entrants include oranges with year-on-year inflation of 55.9%, garlic with a 50.1% price change, avocado pear with a 48.3% year-on-year price change, and cocoyam leaves with a price change of 46.5%.
Meanwhile, the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that inflation has dropped, with the June figure standing at 22.8%.
The figure represents a 0.3 percentage decrease from the 23.1 percent recorded in May. However, Ghana Statistical Service has identified several items at both national and household levels that may require policy interventions due to significant price hikes.
