Moldova Inflation Rate Hits 9-Month High

2026-09-10 08:00 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

The annual inflation rate in Moldova rose to 7.0% in August 2026 from 6.3% in the previous month, marking the highest level since November 2025.

Prices of non-food products accelerated (8.2% vs 6.6% in July), driven by strong increases in fuels and motor fuels, footwear, clothing, construction materials, and medicines.

At the same time, price growth in services rose further (8.1% vs 7.4%), supported by increases in passenger transport, regulated tariffs for electricity supply, drinking water supply and sewage services, and public catering.

Meanwhile, inflation for food products moderated to 4.7% from 5.2%, despite notable increases in eggs, wheat flour and bread, milk and dairy products, vegetables, vegetable oil, fruits, and meat, meat preparations and canned goods.

On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.2% in August, rebounding from a 0.1% decline in the prior month.



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Moldova Inflation Rate Hits 9-Month High
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