Georgia Inflation Rises to 6-Month High

2026-11-03 07:10 By Nicole Aliyah 1 min. read

Georgia’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.9% in October 2026, from 5.6% in September.

The acceleration was driven by faster price growth in transport (21.9% vs. 18.7%), housing and utilities (10.1% vs. 9.2%), and health (8.4% vs. 8.0%).

Price growth also remained elevated in restaurants and hotels (7.3%, unchanged).

Meanwhile, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.1% vs. 3.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.5% vs. 6.2%), furnishings and household equipment (0.4% vs. 0.6%), and recreation and culture (2.5% vs. 2.9%).

Clothing and footwear prices rebounded, rising by 0.4% after declining 1.8% in September.

In contrast, communication prices continued to fall, although at a slower pace (-2.5% vs. -2.8%), while education costs declined further (-12.0% vs. -12.5%).

On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in October, accelerating from a 0.4% increase in September.



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Georgia Inflation Rises to 6-Month High
Georgia’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.9% in October 2026, from 5.6% in September. The acceleration was driven by faster price growth in transport (21.9% vs. 18.7%), housing and utilities (10.1% vs. 9.2%), and health (8.4% vs. 8.0%). Price growth also remained elevated in restaurants and hotels (7.3%, unchanged). Meanwhile, inflation eased for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.1% vs. 3.4%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.5% vs. 6.2%), furnishings and household equipment (0.4% vs. 0.6%), and recreation and culture (2.5% vs. 2.9%). Clothing and footwear prices rebounded, rising by 0.4% after declining 1.8% in September. In contrast, communication prices continued to fall, although at a slower pace (-2.5% vs. -2.8%), while education costs declined further (-12.0% vs. -12.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.9% in October, accelerating from a 0.4% increase in September.
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