Cedi
2 days ago
BoG midrate at GHS 11.85, bureaus quoting GHS 12.40
Bureau spread now 4.6% — widest reading since spring 2024. Cedi has weakened 5.4% since 12 May 2026 against the US dollar.
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What Changed in Accra This Week?
Every meaningful move across Accra's data — fares, fees, prices, tariffs and deals.
8 events (last 14 days)9 verticals tracked
Rent
4 days ago
Madina 2BR median crosses GHS 2,600 — fastest mover this month
Up 8.3% over 30 days. Cedi translation effect compounding with demand. Dollar-quoted prime areas relatively stable in dollar terms.
Prices
Last week
Ghana inflation rises to 3.7% as tomato surges 38.8%
Second consecutive monthly rise. Tomato leads basket on Burkina Faso supply disruption. Plantain +47.6% YoY, charcoal +50.1%, ginger +78%. Garden eggs down 41.3%.
Schools
Last week
Secondary school fees 4th-largest inflation contributor in May
Ghana Statistical Service flags school fees at 9.3% of national inflation. 12.4% average YoY increase across tracked Tier 1-3 schools.
Trotro
Last week
GPRTU lifts trotro fares 20% nationwide
Largest adjustment in two years. Circle to Madina now GHS 6.60 (was GHS 5.50). Kaneshie to Kasoa GHS 7.80 (was GHS 6.50). 37 to East Legon area GHS 10.80. All 80+ tracked routes affected.
Hostels
Last week
UG 2025/26 hostel fees enter final months before August refresh
Pent New 4-in-1 holds at GHS 6,663; Valco self-contained at GHS 7,520. Next academic year fees expected mid-August 2026.
Fuel
Last week
NPA raises petrol floor to GHS 15.20, removes petrol relief
New June 1-15 window. Petrol up 60 pesewas from late May. Diesel floor flat at GHS 15.49 but retail surging past GHS 17 with diesel subsidy reduced to GHS 1.07/L. LPG floor GHS 13.48/kg.
Fuel
2 weeks ago
Government extends fuel intervention but ends petrol relief
Diesel subsidy reduced to GHS 1.07/L. Petrol relief removed entirely. Decision pushes diesel retail above petrol — historic inversion of Ghana fuel market.