# Bank of Russia to keep inflation near 4%, consider lowering target in future

https://mins.news/en/item/38697

- TASS, 2026-08-31 12:49 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2179879

> The Bank of Russia says it will maintain its annual inflation target at close to 4%. A monetary policy review due to be completed in 2028 will assess when the economy may support a lower target and what level it should be; any decision would be announced several years in advance.

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