Uzbekistan's September inflation quickens to 0.7%; 4.2% year-to-date
Prices rose 0.7% in September, per the statistics agency. Annual inflation eased to 6.4%. Over the past year vehicle propane rose 49% and tomatoes 55%.
Consumer prices in Uzbekistan rose 0.7% in September, well above the 0.2% monthly increase in August. The data was released by the National Statistics Committee.
Year-to-date (January–September) inflation reached 4.2%, down from 5.1% in the same period of 2025. Annual (year-on-year) inflation eased to 6.4%, from 8.0% a year earlier.
By category (annual)
Food rose 6.3%, non-food goods 5.8% and services 7.0%. Services remain the fastest-rising component.
Biggest price rises (annual)
- Vehicle propane (LPG): +49%
- Tomatoes: +55%
- Petrol (AI-92): +20%
- Eggs: +11.4%
- Beef: ~+18%
- Lamb: +19.8%
Central bank policy
The Central Bank held its policy rate at 14% at its 16 September meeting. It targets 5% inflation by end-2027; the next rate review is set for 28 October.
Source: National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan (September 2026 results); central-bank figures from a separate 16 September statement.
