Annual inflation in Uzbekistan slightly accelerated to 6.5%
In October, annual inflation in Uzbekistan reached 6.5%, increasing compared to September, the Statistics Agency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported.
Over the month, consumer prices rose by 0.6%, and since the beginning of the year, by 4.8%. Monthly inflation was lower than in September but matched the figure for October of the previous year.
The main increase was in food products: they have been rising in price for the second consecutive month. Year-on-year, food prices increased by 6.4%. Non-food products grew more slowly than a year earlier, while paid services became more expensive in October than in the same month last year. Over the year, services became the fastest-growing major category, with their cost increasing by 7.3%.
In regional terms, the highest monthly price growth was recorded in Tashkent, followed by Samarkand Region. The lowest monthly rates were observed in Karakalpakstan and five other regions. Over the year, prices rose the most in the capital, Samarkand Region, and Fergana Region. The smallest annual increase was registered in Bukhara Region.
