
Ghana's Inflation Rate Drops to 3.2% in March 2026
Ghana’s inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March 2026, the lowest since 2021, despite global fuel price pressures and rising service costs.
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Ghana’s inflation rate eased to 3.2% in March 2026, the lowest since 2021, despite global fuel price pressures and rising service costs.

OmniBSIC Bank Ghana has posted a 104% rise in profit before tax for 2025, with strong growth in assets, deposits, liquidity and capital adequacy.

ACEP Executive Director Ben Boakye is urging government to incentivise in-country fuel storage and strategic reserves as Ghana faces rising pump prices and global supply risks.

A USDA annual report says Ghana’s food processing ingredients imports reached $1.27 billion in 2025 as demand for convenience foods and local production gaps continue to shape the market.

First National Bank Ghana reported GH¢106.8 million profit after tax in 2025, supported by stronger income, deposit growth, improved capital, and lower bad loans.

Government signals possible fuel tax review as global oil prices threaten pump prices in Ghana

Government has set an initial pricing guidance of 12%–12.5% for its new 7-year cedi bond as Ghana returns to the domestic bond market for the first time since 2022.

Government has renewed its call for large-scale investment in women-led businesses, with plans to launch a Women’s Development Bank to support female entrepreneurs across Ghana.

Mahama signals fuel price intervention as global oil volatility threatens pump prices

Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement with EXIM India as government pushes debt sustainability reforms.

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Ghana’s sovereign credit rating at B-/B with a stable outlook, citing fiscal reforms, stronger reserves, and improving external balances.

Government has allocated $6 million to support Ghana’s tree crop sector, with new measures targeting oil palm expansion, farmer registration and anti-galamsey enforcement.