The annual headline inflation rate in Tanzania decreased to 3.3% in January 2026, with the food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rate decreasing to 5.7%, and the inflation rate for all items excluding food and non-alcoholic beverages also decreasing to 2.2%.
The Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages inflation rate for January 2026 decreased to 5.7% from 6.7% in December 2025.
Non-Food Inflation Furthermore, the inflation rate for all items excluding food and non-alcoholic beverages for January 2026 slightly decreased to 2.2% from 2.3% recorded in December 2025. Core Inflation The Core Index excludes items with volatile prices, namely unprocessed food, energy, and utilities, except maize flour. By excluding these volatile items from the overall NCPI, policymakers obtain a more stable measure of inflation.
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