# Underlying inflation in 5-6% range in August, Bank of Russia says

https://mins.news/en/item/61328

- TASS, 2026-09-16 16:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2188635

> Underlying inflation in Russia stood at 5-6% in August, the Bank of Russia said, citing significant secondary and indirect effects from fuel-market conditions and a stronger impact from the exchange rate as the ruble weakened. Consumer prices fell 0.08% that month, while annual inflation rose 0.35 percentage points to 6.33%.

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