The Uganda Bureau of Statistics Executive Director, JB Male Mukasa releases the consumer price index for September, explaining that inflation has gone up to 4.9 per cent from 4.3 per cent, in August.
Mukasa also explains that the monthly headline inflation rate for September 2007 rose up to 1.2%. He attributes the raise to the increased prices of fresh fruits, vegetables, dry beans and fish.
The report also cites high price levels in rent, fuel and utilities as well as transport fares. Food prices went up in all centers with significant contributions coming from cassava, Irish potatoes, fresh fruits especially passion fruits and pineapples.
Mbarara and Kampala registered the highest increase in food prices during the month.
