12-month inflation in September 2026 was 5.5%

ECONOMY29.10.2026
12-month inflation in September 2026 was 5.5%

Annual inflation is within the target range (4±2%) and is moving in line with the projected trajectory according to the base scenario.

elchi reports that this was stated in a statement by the Central Bank.

It is noted that in September 2026, 12-month inflation was 5.5%, which is 0.2 percentage points lower than the analogous indicator in August. Annual price growth was 6.9% for food products, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, 5.1% for paid services, and 3.6% for non-food products. Annual core inflation was 4.9%.