The annual headline inflation rate in Tanzania decreased to 3.3% in February 2026, with the food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rate stagnating at 5.7%. The inflation rate for all items excluding food and non-alcoholic beverages also decreased to 2.1%.
The overall Consumer Price Index rose from 118.28 in February 2025 to 122.01 in February 2026.
The Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Inflation Rate for February 2026 stagnated at 5.7%, as it was recorded in January 2026. Non-Food Inflation Furthermore, inflation rate for all items excluding food and nonalcoholic beverages for February 2026 slightly decreased to 2.1% from 2.2% recorded in January 2026. 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. The Core Index comprises 297 items, accounting for 73.9% of the total NCPI weight. In February 2026, the Core Inflation Rate decreased to 2.1% from 2.2% that was recorded in January 2026.
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