Inflation in Senegal: Why Senegalese feel everything is rising while ANSD announces only 0.4%

The ANSD reports an annual inflation of only 0.4% in June 2026, but Senegalese perceive a widespread price increase. The article explains that this average indicator does not reflect individual household experiences, illustrated by the example of two families. The gap arises from the composition of the Harmonised Consumer Price Index (HCPI) basket and price variations for specific goods.