Algeria's consumer prices fell 0.3% in April, driven by lower food costs

Algeria's National Statistics Office (ONS) reported a national decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April, marking a 0.3% drop compared to March. This overall decline was significantly influenced by a 0.8% reduction in the prices of food items.

However, the capital city, Algiers, experienced a contrasting trend, with its CPI rising by 0.4% in April compared to the preceding month. This increase was primarily attributed to a 0.9% surge in food prices. The ONS noted that fresh agricultural products saw a notable increase of 1.5%, driven largely by a 19.5% jump in fruit prices and a 2.5% rise in red meat prices, alongside a 1.7% increase in vegetable prices.

Despite these increases in certain food categories, other products saw price reductions. Chicken and eggs decreased by 10.4% and 3% respectively, while potatoes dropped by 9.6%. Prices for manufactured food products remained relatively stable, with a slight 0.1% increase for manufactured goods and a 0.2% rise for services.

On an annual basis, comparing April 2026 to April 2025, the overall consumer price variation stood at 5.2%. Food prices specifically increased by 1.7% during this year-long period. Conversely, prices for manufactured food products decreased by 0.7%, with coffee prices falling by 4.7%. Manufactured goods prices saw a substantial increase of 11.1% between April 2025 and April 2026, while services experienced a more modest rise of 0.8%.