DAR ES SALAAM, May 12 -- THE countrys inflation rate rose to 4.0 per cent in April 2026, up from 3.2 per cent recorded in March, but remains within the governments target range, indicating continued price stability despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions.

According to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the increase reflects a faster pace of price changes for commodities in the year ending April 2026 compared to the year ending March 2026.

The report further shows that between March and April 2026, the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) increased from 123.04 to 124.61.

The rise in the overall index was mainly driven by increases in prices of selected food and non-food items.

Among non-food items, major...