Did you know it took seventeen billion cedis to finally cool down Ghana’s rising prices? That’s the real price tag the Bank of Ghana paid last year to get things under control. Now the governor says the heavy lifting is finally done.
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama shared the breakdown at the Kwahu Business Forum, explaining how soaking up extra cash from the banking system added up fast. He told the room, “Last year was good but expensive for the central bank. It took us a lot of money to mop up excess liquidity and bring inflation down to 5.4% by December 2025.”
The good news is that prices kept falling, hitting just 3.3 percent by February 2026. Dr. Asiama pointed out that keeping things steady won’t drain the bank’s funds like before, adding, “If you look at where inflation was at the end of December 2024 and where it is now, it wouldn’t involve the same level of resources to keep it low and stable going forward.”
Business owners can expect steadier loan rates and a stronger cedi as the economy settles into this new rhythm. The central bank is now focused on balancing steady growth with low prices, so your daily expenses should feel much lighter this year.
