Food prices in Cameroon rose 5.6% between May 2025 and May 2026, according to a consumer price report published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The surge in grocery costs threatens to derail the broader disinflationary trend that had been taking hold in the Central African nation, raising concerns about persistent cost-of-living pressures for households.
The data, reported by local business outlet Investir au Cameroun, highlights a divergence between headline inflation trends and the specific pressures facing consumers on essential goods.
While the overall inflation rate may have shown signs of easing in recent months, the sharp increase in food prices suggests that underlying demand and supply-side frictions remain unresolved.
This dynamic is particularly acute in economies where food constitutes a significant share of the consumer basket.
The development adds to a mixed picture of inflation dynamics across Africa.