# Russia’s post-election utility hikes push annual inflation above central bank’s 2026 forecast range

https://mins.news/en/item/90264

- Meduza, 2026-10-07 19:29 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/07/russia-s-post-election-utility-hikes-push-annual-inflation-above-the-central-bank-s-2026-forecast-range

> Russia’s weekly inflation reached 0.96% from September 29 to October 5, and annual inflation rose to 7.1%, Rosstat said. Higher housing and utility charges that took effect on October 1 contributed to the increase. The annual rate is above the Bank of Russia’s 6–7% forecast range for 2026 and the Economic Development Ministry’s 6.8% forecast.

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