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RICHARD OWUSU-AKYAW••662 words · 4 min read Ghana's latest inflation figures reveal a significant shift in the primary drivers of price increases, moving away from a familiar pattern.
Ghana's inflation rate saw an increase in August 2026, driven by rising costs in specific sectors rather than food prices. This shift indicates a
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