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Eswatini gears up for higher prices in 2026 due to inflation

Photo by Eswatini Photography @ Unsplash
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  • 2025 inflation forecast cut slightly to 3.20%
  • Wage hikes and bread prices seen pushing 2026 inflation higher

 

MBABANE, ESWATINIEswatini’s central bank has trimmed its 2025 inflation forecast slightly, but rising wages and food costs are expected to push price pressures higher again from 2026.

The Central Bank of Eswatini lowered its headline inflation projection for 2025 to 3.20% from 3.24%, citing subdued food inflation, oil prices remaining below $70 per barrel and continued strength in the South African rand.

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