Belarus Inflation Rate at 5-Month High

2026-11-09 12:47 By Larissa Miranda 1 min. read

Belarus’ annual inflation rate edged up to 4.7% in October 2026, the highest since May, from 4.6% in September.

Inflation accelerated for clothing and footwear (2.7% vs 1.9%), furnishings (5% vs 4.1%), health (2.7% vs 2.6%), information and communication (4.3% vs 3.8%), recreation, sport and culture (6.3% vs 6.1%), restaurants and accommodation (9.4% vs 8.8%) and personal care and miscellaneous goods (7.9% vs 7.4%).

Meanwhile, inflation held at 7.2% for transport, 7.1% for alcoholic beverages and tobacco, 8% for education and 3.7% for insurance and financial services.

In contrast, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.7%) and housing and utilities (10.3% vs 10.5%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, following a 0.5% increase in September.



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Belarus Inflation Rate at 5-Month High
Belarus’ annual inflation rate edged up to 4.7% in October 2026, the highest since May, from 4.6% in September. Inflation accelerated for clothing and footwear (2.7% vs 1.9%), furnishings (5% vs 4.1%), health (2.7% vs 2.6%), information and communication (4.3% vs 3.8%), recreation, sport and culture (6.3% vs 6.1%), restaurants and accommodation (9.4% vs 8.8%) and personal care and miscellaneous goods (7.9% vs 7.4%). Meanwhile, inflation held at 7.2% for transport, 7.1% for alcoholic beverages and tobacco, 8% for education and 3.7% for insurance and financial services. In contrast, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.3% vs 1.7%) and housing and utilities (10.3% vs 10.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3%, following a 0.5% increase in September.
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