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Data for Afghanistan: Afghanistan Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report — April 2026
By Data for Afghanistan at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
. Summary: - Overall prices rose by +1.1% month-on-month (MoM) and +8.6% year-on-year in April 2026. Food prices accounted for 63.6% of the overall MoM inflation; non-food prices accounted for 36.4%. - Vegetables saw the steepest year-on-year (YoY) price increase (+17.0%). Spices had the largest dec
Key takeaway 6% of the overall MoM inflation; non-food prices accounted for 36.
Why this matters
The rising food prices in Afghanistan, particularly the 17.0% year-on-year increase in vegetable prices, will likely exacerbate the existing humanitarian challenges in the country. With food prices accounting for 63.6% of the overall month-on-month inflation, vulnerable households will face significant pressure on their already limited resources. The substantial provincial variation in inflation rates, with Baghlan experiencing the highest month-on-month inflation at 5.5%, highlights the need for targeted relief efforts. Furthermore, the sharp increases in housing and health costs, at 15.5% and 15.1% year-on-year respectively, will add to the burden on households, making it essential for humanitarian organizations to consider these non-food expenses in their response efforts. As ECFA-accredited nonprofits and relief organizations continue to provide aid in Afghanistan, they must take into account the varying inflation rates and cost-of-living pressures across different provinces to effectively allocate resources and support those in need.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . Summary: - Overall prices rose by +1.1% month-on-month (MoM) and +8.6% year-on-year in April 2026. Food prices accounted for 63.6% of the overall MoM inflation; non-food prices accounted for 36.4%. - Vegetables saw the steepest year-on-year (YoY) price increase (+17.0%). Spices had the largest dec
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