The annual inflation rate eased slightly to 8.27% in October 2026, down from a three-month high of 8.34% in September. Price growth slowed for several categories, including food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.4% vs 7.22% in September), communication (6.33% vs 7.76%), recreation and culture (8.84% vs 9.54%), and miscellaneous goods and services (10.94% vs 11.82%).
In contrast, inflation accelerated in housing and utilities (11.38% vs 9.81%), transportation (10.32% vs 9.46%), alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics (12.67% vs 11.99%), clothing and footwear (10.57% vs 10.31%), restaurants and hotels (14.17% vs 13.26%), furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (6.26% vs 6.19%), health (4.38% vs 3.73%), and education (7.58% vs 7.51%).
On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.82% in October, accelerating from a three-month low of 1.12% recorded in September.
