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Russian consumer prices rose 0.11% in the week to October 12
Russian consumer prices rose 0.11% in the week to October 12, according to Rosstat.
Prices were up 1.01% since the start of October and 6.1% since the start of the year.
Tomatoes rose 4.6% and eggs 2.4%, while carrots, apples and onions became cheaper.
Prices also increased for some household goods, medicines and services, including heating and water supply.
The figures show how costs are changing for people in Russia, with increases in some essentials partly offset by falls in others.
Analysts surveyed by the Bank of Russia raised their 2026 inflation forecast to 7.1%, and also lifted forecasts for 2027 and 2028.
The new forecasts put inflation at 5.0% in 2027 and 4.2% in 2028.
Russian consumer prices rose 0.11% in the week from October 6 to 12, according to Rosstat data reported by Vedomosti.
Prices rose 1.01% since the start of October and 6.1% since the start of the year.
Tomatoes rose 4.6% and chicken eggs rose 2.4%, the biggest food price increases reported.
Prices fell for some vegetables, including carrots, which declined 2%.
Analysts surveyed by the Bank of Russia raised their inflation forecasts for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
- Who
- Rosstat reported the price data.
- What
- Consumer prices rose 0.11% over the week.
- When
- October 6–12, 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Consumer prices in Russia rose 0.11% over the week, according to Rosstat.
Vedomosti reported the weekly price increase and related price changes.
- Weekly price change
- +0.11%
- Change since start of October
- +1.01%
- Change since start of 2026
- +6.1%
- Largest reported food price increase
- Tomatoes: +4.6%
- Analysts’ 2026 inflation forecast
- 7.1%