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Data for Afghanistan: Afghanistan Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report — May 2026
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway 2 percent from the previous month, but increased by 8.
In the local area, recent price trends have been reported. 0 percent compared to the same time last year. 7 percent of the change.
2 percent over the past year. Provincial variations in inflation rates were substantial, with some areas experiencing higher or lower rates than the national average. Further details on these trends are available from the source, including specific data on individual provinces and non-food items such as housing and health costs.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? In the local area, recent price trends have been reported. Overall prices decreased by 1.2 percent from the previous month, but increased by 8.0 percent compared to the same time last year. Food…
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