Inflation Rises in Ghana

The Semester at Sea boat was docked in Ghana from February 13th - 17th

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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Ghana inflation rises for first time in 19 mths

The United States is not the only place facing challenges with oil. In February the inflation rate in Ghana rose in late January; the increasing proce of petroleum is to blame for the uprising.  The National Petroleum Association annouced a 30% increase in petroleum for the country of Ghana in late January. In addition, the worth of the cedi, Ghana's official currency has weakened.