Annual consumer-price growth in urban areas eased to 14.9% from 15.2% in March, while monthly inflation slowed to 1.1% from 3.2%, CAPMAS said on Wednesday.
The slowdown came despite higher fuel costs and a weaker currency after the Iran war, which had raised expectations of stronger price pressures.
The data suggest inflationary shocks from regional conflict have not yet reversed Egypt's recent disinflation trend, though fuel and currency pressures could still affect prices ahead.
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