Sudan’s annual inflation rate rises to 28.29 per cent in September

October 21, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s annual inflation rate rose to 28.29 per cent in September, with food and beverage prices up 36.81 per cent annually, the Central Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.

The rise in inflation comes amid mounting pressure on living costs and the continuous depreciation of the local currency.

The Sudanese pound’s exchange rate in the parallel market has exceeded 9,000 pounds to the U.S. dollar.

The bureau noted that the inflation rate in urban areas reached 40.35 per cent in September, compared to 21.18 per cent in rural areas.

In August, the country’s overall inflation stood at 26.14 per cent, with urban areas at 38.05 per cent and rural areas at 19.26 per cent.

The bureau attributed the continued rise in general prices to rising costs for most goods and services.

These include food, beverages, tobacco, clothing, footwear, housing, household equipment, health, transport, communications, restaurants and hotels.

To measure inflation, the bureau relies on a basket of 663 goods that reflects the consumption patterns of various economic, social, and geographical groups across rural and urban areas.

These items are divided into 12 categories, led by food and beverages.

Sudanese citizens, many of whom have lost their livelihoods and income sources due to the ongoing war, continue to face rising commodity prices.

This economic pressure comes as job opportunities diminish and the conflict’s devastating impact on infrastructure and commercial and agricultural activities expands.