Sept inflation in Ukraine rises to 2.1%, to 10.0% y-o-y
Consumer prices in Ukraine rose by 2.1% in September 2026, following increases of 0.1% in August and 0.3% in July, the State Statistics Service reported Friday.
According to the State Statistics Service, consumer prices in Ukraine rose by 2.1% in September 2026, leading to a year-over-year inflation rate of 10.0%. This marks a significant increase from previous months and years, with core inflation also rising to 2.0% in September 2026, up from 0.5% in August. The report highlights various sectors where prices increased, such as food and nonalcoholic beverages, clothing and footwear, healthcare services, and fuel and lubricant prices.
The National Bank of Ukraine has adjusted its inflation forecasts for 2026 and 2027, taking into account additional factors such as disruptions in logistics infrastructure and further fuel price increases.
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