Inflation hits 3.7% as pressure on energy supply drives prices up

Highest annual rate of inflation observed in Consumer Price Index since January 2024

Inflation continues to rise, hitting 3.7% last month, the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday said, with pressure of fuel supplies pushing prices higher.

Inflation continues to rise, hitting 3.7% last month, the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday said.

The Consumer Price Index of 3.7% between April 2025 and April 2026, higher than the 3.6% recorded in the 12 months to March 2026. This is the highest annual rate of inflation observed in the CPI since January 2024, when the rate of inflation was 4.1%.