Post-Election Utility Tariff Hikes Drive Inflation Surge in Russia
Russia's weekly inflation rose to 0.96% and annual inflation to 7.1%, according to Rosstat data.
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Russia's weekly inflation for the period from September 29 to October 5 rose to 0.96%, while the annual indicator increased to 7.1%, according to data from Rosstat, the federal statistical agency.
The rise is attributed to increases in housing and utilities tariffs that took effect following the recent elections.
Rosstat Data
The available release does not provide a more detailed breakdown of inflation across individual categories of goods and services, beyond noting the rise tied to utility tariffs.
Representatives of the relevant government agencies have yet to comment on Rosstat's data for the specified period.
The subsequent trajectory of inflation will depend on how the market adapts to the new tariffs in the coming weeks.
Sources
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