Annual inflation in Belarus accelerates to 4.6% in Sept

MINSK. Oct 14 (Interfax) - Consumer prices in Belarus grew 0.5% in September 2026 after decreasing 0.1% in August and increasing 0.3% in July and June, the country's National Statistics Committee reported.

Inflation in January-September stood at 2.6%, compared with December 2025. Annual inflation, compared with September 2025, accelerated to 4.6% from 4.5% in August, 4.4% in July and 4.3% in June.

Baseline inflation in January-September, excluding regulated and seasonal prices, grew to 3.9%, and stood at 0.5% in September compared with August.

Food prices increased 0.8% in 9M and 0.1% in September alone. Prices for non-food goods increased 3.4% in 9M and 0.6% in September, while services grew in price by 8.6% and 0.9% respectively.

Belarus continues to regulate prices for almost all goods in the consumer basket, as well as for basic services.

Inflation in Belarus reached 6.8% in 2025 versus 5.2% in 2024 and 5.8% in 2023. The government plans to keep inflation within 7% in 2026. The NBB management has said that it will be below 7% this year.