Inflation Trends in Morocco
On August 19, 2026, it was reported that Morocco experienced a decrease in its inflation rate by 0.6% during July 2026, compared to the same month in 2025. This decline was attributed to a notable reduction in food prices, which fell by 3.7%, while non-food prices saw a modest increase of 1.9%. The data provided by the High Commission for Planning in Morocco detailed that changes in non-food prices varied, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.2% in transportation costs juxtaposed with a significant rise of 4.1% in the cost of transport services.
Moreover, when examining the consumer price index on a monthly basis, there was a 1% drop compared to June 2026. This downturn was primarily influenced by a 1.9% decrease in food prices and a 0.3% reduction in non-food prices. Notably, the prices of fuels recorded the most substantial drop at 4.9%. Additionally, the core inflation index, which excludes items with regulated prices and those subject to high volatility, also saw a decline of 0.1% last month compared to June 2026, mirroring the same percentage decrease when compared to July 2025.
As reported by qna.org.qa.
