Ukraine: Inflation jumps in September
Latest reading: Inflation rose to 8.6% in September, from August’s 7.5%. September’s figure was the highest inflation rate since August 2023. The result was largely driven by rising prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages plus housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels.
The trend pointed up mildly, with annual average inflation coming in at 5.0% in September (August: 4.9%). Meanwhile, core inflation rose to 7.3% in September from the previous month’s 6.5%.
Finally, consumer prices rose 1.50% from the previous month in September, accelerating from the 0.62% rise seen in August.