Ghana’s inflation rate unexpectedly increased in September for the first time in six months, raising doubts about policymakers’ forecasts that price growth will ease further toward the end of the years.

Ghana's consumer inflation rose in September after slowing for five consecutive months, driven by an increase in food prices, the statistics service said on Wednesday.

Consumer inflation rate rose in September for the first time in six months, driven by a surge in food prices, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The year-on-year inflation rate increased to 21.5% from 20.4% in August, reversing a five-month downward trend.