The annual rate edged up from September’s 29.73%. The two measures use different comparisons: the monthly rate compares October with September 2026, while the annual rate compares October 2026 with October 2025.
Detailed figures carried by Finansmetre show food and non-alcoholic beverages rising 3.50% over the month. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased 2.84% month on month and 40.24% year on year.