Inflation was 0.6% in October 2026; annual inflation fell to 6.5%
According to the National Statistics Committee, prices of consumer goods and services rose by an average of 0.6% in October. Annual inflation was 6.5%, down 1.3 percentage points from October 2025. The largest increases were in eggs, vegetables, and cold water and sewerage services.
The National Statistics Committee has published consumer price data for October 2026.
Key indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Average price growth in October (monthly inflation) | 0.6% |
| Annual inflation | 6.5% |
| Change compared with the annual figure for October 2025 | −1.3 percentage points |
| Food products (in October) | +1% |
| Non-food goods (in October) | +0.2% |
| Paid services to the population (in October) | +0.6% |
Main food products (in October)
| Product | Change |
|---|---|
| Eggs | +5.2% |
| Mutton | +1.4% |
| Beef on the bone | +1.2% |
| Minced meat | +1.1% |
| Milk (average) | +1% |
| Bread from premium wheat flour | +0.7% |
| Sugar | −2.2% |
Fruit and vegetables (in October)
| Product | Change |
|---|---|
| Eggplant | +9% |
| Cucumbers | +9% |
| Tomatoes | +8.8% |
| Bell peppers | +8.7% |
| Potatoes | +5.3% |
| Lemons | −15% |
| Grapes | −7.5% |
| Apples | −3% |
| Bananas | −1.3% |
Fuel and services (in October)
| Good or service | Change |
|---|---|
| Petrol (average) | +1% |
| Propane | +0.4% |
| Methane | unchanged |
| Cold water and sewerage services | +4.7% |
| Taxi services | +1.3% |
| Tutoring services | +1.6% |
| Foreign language courses | +0.8% |
How were prices observed?
According to the committee, more than 3 million prices were recorded at more than 10 thousand retail and service outlets for the calculations. Prices of 419 types of food and non-food products and 98 types of services were monitored.
How to read these figures
The explanations and examples below were compiled by the author; the figures are illustrative.
"Percent" vs "percentage point". If annual inflation fell by 1.3 percentage points, it was 7.8% in October 2025 (6.5 + 1.3). This does not mean prices fell: prices keep rising, only the pace of growth has slowed. In relative terms, the pace slowed by about 17% (1.3 ÷ 7.8).
Family budget example. Suppose Dilnoza from Tashkent spends 2 000 000 soum a month on food. In October food became 1% more expensive on average, so the same basket needs about 20 000 soum more. If the family buys 60 000 soum worth of eggs a month, the 5.2% increase adds another 3 120 soum.
Salary example. For an employee who earned 5 000 000 soum a year ago to keep the same purchasing power at 6.5% annual inflation, the salary should be about 5 325 000 soum (5 000 000 × 1.065). If the salary has not changed, its real value is about 4 694 800 soum (5 000 000 ÷ 1.065).
For accountants and managers. When drafting a long-term contract, a lease or a budget plan, it helps to account for inflation: for example, when planning next year's expenses, factor in price growth as well.
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